Question: I want to apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme - Sikkim. Guide me through the process.

Answer: Here's how to apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme - Sikkim:

es:ï»¿Step 01: On receipt of an application in the prescribed Form, the same shall be scrutinized by the Selection
Committee. Thereafter, the approval shall be accorded by the Secretary.ï»¿Step 02: A copy of the order for the grant and payment of
pensions shall be endorsed to the District Collectors, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Gram Vikash Adhikari and Panchayats where the
applicant actually resides and the applicant himself/herself.ï»¿Step 03: The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer
System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.ï»¿Step 04: If required, the
concerned officer of the Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department shall make a tour of the village to verify the continued
existence of the beneficiary and other relevant particulars.ï»¿Step 05: Each beneficiary of the Pensions should submit "Life Certificate"
in the prescribed format in the month of November every year failing which it will be presumed that the beneficiary is either died or
migrated outside the State of Sikkim and the payment of pension shall be stopped forthwith without further notice.ï»¿ï»¿Documents
RequiredRecent passport size photographs â€“ 3 Nos;Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification as
the case may be i.e. Income certificate, Caste certificate.Attested photocopy of the Below Poverty Line Certificate.Birth Certificate or
Electoral photo Identity Card or any other valid document having recorded the date as proof of age.Attested copy of Aadhar
Card.Attested photocopy of first page of the Bank/Post Office Passbook along with the photocopy of latest updated account.Frequently
Asked QuestionsWhat should be the monthly pension under this scheme?The beneficiary will receive a sum of â‚¹1500/-, â‚¹ 2,000/- &
â‚¹2500/- as monthly pension under this scheme as per their eligibility criteria.How long will a beneficiary receive a monthly pension
under this scheme?The beneficiary will get a pension as long as he/she is alive.What is the age limit under this scheme?The applicant
should have attained the age of 60 years.Is this scheme applicable for both husband & wife?In case both the husband & wife are old age
persons and are eligible for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), only one member of the family shall be
awarded the pension. In case of death of the pensioner, such pension shall be transferred to his/her spouse, if alive on surrender of the
pass book, provided he/she has attained the age of 60 (sixty) years of age or more.Is this scheme applicable only for Below Poverty Line
(BPL) category?Yes, only a member of the BPL family of Sikkim state is eligible under the scheme.Is a person drawing any other
pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources eligible under this scheme?No, any person drawing any other
pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources is not eligible for the scheme.What is the mode of filling
application?The applicant may fill application both online & offline mode.How can I register under this scheme?Please visit the online
portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the â€œCreate Accountâ€​ button to reach the registration page. Complete
registration requirements as appropriate and click the â€œRegisterâ€​ button to register and then login.How will the pension distributed
under the scheme?The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the
Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.Should I need to submit "Life Certificate" every year?Yes, each beneficiary of the
Pensions should submit a "Life Certificate" in the prescribed format in the month of November every year failing which it will be
presumed that the beneficiary is either died or migrated outside the State of Sikkim and the payment of pension shall be stopped
forthwith without further notice.Sources And ReferencesWebsiteGuidelineOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo new news and
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TransferOld AgePensionDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe
scheme â€œIndira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)â€​ was started by the Department of Women & Child
Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, a pension is provided to elderly citizens above the age of 60 years belonging to the
Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and the beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of â‚¹ 1500/-, â‚¹ 2000/- & â‚¹ 2500/- as per

For more details, visit: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ignoaps-sikkim