Old Age Samman Allowance
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Old Age Samman Allowance" is a social security scheme implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana. The scheme provides a pension of ₹ 3000/month to senior citizens (60 years of age or older) who are unable to sustain themselves with their own resource

Benefits:
- Pension of ₹3,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
1. The applicant should be domiciled in and a resident of Haryana. 
1. The income of the applicant, from all sources, including that of their spouse, should not exceed ₹3,00,000/- per annum.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the "Antyodaya SARAL" Portal.
Step 2: In the "SIGN IN HERE" section, click "New user? Register here".
Step 3: The registration form will open in a new window of the browser. Fill in all the mandatory fields of the form. Create a strong password. The password should be at least '9' characters with at least one special character(!@#$%^&*), one numeric, one small case and one upper case letter (i.e. ADmin@357). Fill in the captcha code and click "Submit".
Step 4: An OTP will be sent to the email ID and the Mobile Number provided in the registration form. The OTP received will be for single use only and will be valid for 15 minutes from the time of request. The verification link received over email will be valid for 48 hours from the time of request. On successfully validating the Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP, the following message will be displayed to the user: "You have successfully registered on https://saralharyana.gov.in/. Please login to the application using your email ID and password".
Step 5: Visit the official website of the "Antyodaya SARAL" Portal. In the "SIGN IN HERE" section, log in using your Login ID and Password.
Step 6: On the next screen, in the left pane, click on ‘Apply for Service’, then click "View All Available Services".
Step 7: You will be shown a list of schemes/services. Click on the scheme you intend to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory details, click on ‘Self-Declaration’. Enter the verification code/Captcha and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 9: Preview all the filled details and click on ‘Attach Annexure’. Upload all the mandatory documents and click on ‘Save Annexure’.
Step 10: After verifying all the details, click on the ‘Submit’ button. Take a printout of the generated ‘Acknowledgement Receipt’ for future reference.
Track Your Application/ AppealThrough Portal
Step 1: Visit the SARAL Portal.
Step 2: Click "Tracking Feature".
Step 3: Select the department and service from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Enter your Appeal/ Application Reference ID (provided to you when you applied for the service) and click on "CHECK STATUS".
Through SMS
From your registered mobile number, send the following SMS to 7738299899:
SARAL<space>Application ID
SARAL Helpline0172-3968400 (7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Monday to Saturday, excluding Govt Holidays)
saral.haryana@gov.in
User Manual for Applicationhttps://saralharyana.gov.in/resources/homePage/6/pdf/Using%20Saral.pdf

[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the Social Justice Department, Haryana, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR Visit the Official Website. Click on the "Download APPLICATION FORM FOR OLD AGE SAMMAN ALLOWANCE" to download the application form. The applicant should take a printout of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Age Proof (any one of the following)Birth Certificate (issued by Municipal Committee/Corporation/Government Hospital).
School Certificate (5th class, 8th class, or 10th class).
Voter Card (issued by Election Department, Haryana).
Name of the applicant in the voter’s list showing a photograph (issued by the Election Department, Haryana).
NOTE: If none of the above documents are available, the applicant must visit the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) office and write a letter requesting a medical examination. The DSWO will refer the applicant for a medical examination by a team of two doctors at the district's civil hospital to assess the applicant's age (issued by the medical team).
Residential Proof (any one of the following self-attested documents, issued prior to 15 years)Ration Card (issued by Food & Supplies Department, Haryana).
Voter Card (issued by Election Department, Haryana).
Name of the applicant in the voter’s list showing a photograph (issued by the Election Department, Haryana).
If none of the above documents are available, the applicant must provide a self-declaration document along with any other documentary proof, which will be verified by the District Social Welfare Officer.
Other DocumentsAadhaar Card (optional).
Saving Bank account details of the applicant with a photocopy of the passbook.
Family ID of the applicant.