The Old Age Samman Allowance scheme provides monthly financial independence and dignity to elderly residents of Haryana aged 60 and above. The scheme utilizes proactive automated sanctioning via the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) database without requiring tedious departmental visits.
Scheme Overview & Purpose
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Key Benefits Provided
• Direct monthly bank transfer (DBT) of ₹3,000 into the beneficiary's single bank account.
• Periodic cost-of-living allowance adjustments notified by the Haryana Government.
• Proactive automatic pension sanctioning via Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) as soon as a citizen turns 60.
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Detailed Eligibility Criteria
• Age: Must be 60 years or older (verified through Matriculation Certificate, Voter ID, or Medical Board birth records).
• Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Haryana living in the state for at least 15 years.
• Income: Combined annual income of applicant and spouse from all sources must not exceed ₹3,00,000 per annum.
• Exclusions: Individuals receiving government service pensions or other social security allowances are ineligible.
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Required Documents Checklist
Keep these documents scanned and ready before beginning your application to avoid delays or rejection:
• Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP Family ID)
• Aadhaar Card
• Age Proof Document (Voter ID Card, School Leaving Certificate, or Civil Surgeon Age Certificate)
• Bank Passbook (Single savings account with active Aadhaar DBT seeding)
• Haryana Domicile / Resident Certificate
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How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: On reaching 60 years of age with verified income under ₹3 Lakh in PPP, an automatic SMS notification is sent to the citizen.
Step 2: Sign the verification consent form with the local Social Welfare / CRID field team.
Step 3: Alternatively, apply through any Antyodaya Saral Kendra or CSC centre on saralharyana.gov.in.
Step 4: Monthly pension is disbursed directly to your bank account between the 10th and 15th of every month.