Haryana Senior Citizen: The increase in old age pension for senior citizens by the Haryana government is an important step. Under this announcement, now the elderly will get a pension of Rs 3500 every month, which was earlier Rs 3000. This increase is a positive step towards improving their standard of living and providing financial security. This initiative of the state government provides a strong support to the people to live a better life in old age.

Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana is an important initiative of the Haryana government, which provides financial assistance to the senior citizens of the state. Under this scheme, the government gives pension to the elderly, so that they can meet the needs of their everyday life well.

Benefits of the scheme:

1. Financial security: The pension received under this scheme helps the elderly to meet their daily expenses like food, medicines and other requirements.

2. Self-reliance: This pension makes the elderly more self-reliant, so that they do not have to depend extra on their family and they can fulfill their needs themselves.

3. Secure life: Senior citizens get relief from the financial problems faced in old age, which improves their standard of living.

4. Equality and respect: This scheme provides equal and respected status to the elderly in the society, giving them an opportunity to live their life with peace and dignity.

How to get the benefit of the scheme:

1. Application process:

To avail the benefits of this scheme, senior citizens have to apply in the concerned department. The application form can be obtained at the Panchayat office, Block Development Office or Social Security Department of the concerned district.

2. Eligibility criteria:

To get the benefit under this scheme, the age of the applicant must be 60 years or more.

The applicant must be a resident of the state of Haryana.

The applicant should not have any benefit related to any government pension or any other social security scheme.

3. Documents:

Identity card (eg. Aadhar card)

Residence certificate

Income certificate

Age certificate (eg. birth certificate or school certificate)

4. Pension disbursement: After application, pension will be transferred monthly to the bank account of eligible senior citizens

This scheme has been created with the aim of providing social security to millions of senior citizens of the state and improving their financial condition. This step of the government will prove to be very important for the welfare of the elderly.