SECTOR: RURAL

This scheme is limited to rural areas. Under this scheme, the landless farm-labours are given Rs.250 per month for two months. Beneficiaries of the National old-age Pension scheme are eligible to apply for this scheme.

The amount is distributed four times a year that is of three months at a time on 15th May,15th August, 15th November, and 15th February.

Eligibility:

1. Age- For male applicants 65 years and for Female applicants 60 years.
2. Beneficiary should be resident of Rural area.
3. Should be landless.
4. Should be Helpless.
5. If beneficiary has son, he should NOT be able to look after the beneficiary.

Certificates requied:

1. Certificate of age.
2. Certificate of Talathi showing the beneficiary is landless.
3. 3 Passport size photographs.

Beneficiary:

BPL landless farm-labours

Benefits:

Cash