It will surprise us if we know how elderly and vulnerable people in rural areas manage their financial needs. Social security schemes like ‘Thari Pension Thare Pass’ are a lifeline for many in Haryana. This initiative provides critical financial support to elderly people, widows, individuals with disabilities. It plays an important role to empower those who need it by making sure that pensions are disbursed in timely manner.
This article go through the details of Thari Pension Thare Pass scheme , such as why it was launched, how does it work?, the objectives and impact on beneficiaries.
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Why It Was Introduced?
Thari Pension Thare Pass, which means your pension at your doorstep is not just a name but creative thought. Providing social security to people of Haryana is the goal of this scheme. We know how difficult it is, to receive pensions as it involves lot of paper work, travelling to government offices by the elderly people, widow and disabled persons. This scheme simplifies the entire process making it more accessible.
The main objective is to cut down the unnecessary administrative tasks, and ensure that most disadvantaged populations get their pensions without any problems or delays.
What is Thari Pension Thare Pass?
This scheme was launched on 4th August 2015 by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in Chandigarh. This scheme supports direct transfers of pension amount to beneficiaries bank accounts. Thari Pension Thare Pass brings more transparency in disbursement process of social security pensions. It also provides tracing of pension amount transfers, balance in their accounts.
The government of Haryana brought disbursement of social security pensions such as Old age samman allowance, Widow and destitute pension, Allowances to Dwarfs, Allowances to Eunuchs, Disability pension, Ladli Social Security Schemes, Financial Assistance to Destitute Children, and Financial Assistance to Non-School going Disabled Children under this scheme.
Key Features of Thari Pension Thare Pass
Direct Transfers of Pension Amounts:
Beneficiaries happily forget about the collecting pension amount in person. This scheme directly transfers the pension amount to beneficiaries bank accounts, Common Service Centres, Additional BCAs, PACS, post office bank accounts, Resident BCAs, Vodafone M-Pesa, GraminDakSewaks. By removing involvement of third person ensuring the transparency.
Simplifying the Documentation Process:
In India most of government plans are attached to lot of paper work. Thari Pension Thare Pass minimizes the complex documentation to streamline the application process
Beneficiary Tracking and Transparency:
This scheme enables the beneficiaries to monitor their pension payments and applications with added transparency to build trust.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility slightly vary depends on the social security pension scheme. Each and every pension scheme as their own eligibility rules.
Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme
- Age Based Eligibility : As per rules laid down under this scheme, age of senior citizen of Haryana domicile must be 60 years and above are eligible.
- Income Based Eligibility : Income of senior citizen of Haryana domicile from all the sources including his/her spouse, should not exceed Rs 3,00,000 Lakhs per annum.
- Rate of Allowance: Rs. 3000 per month (w.e.f. January 1st 2024)
Widow and Destitute Women Pension:
- Age Based Eligibility : 18 years and above
- Income Based Eligibility : Annual income is below Rs 3,00,000/-
- Other Eligibility Conditions :
- Beneficiary must be citizen of Haryana state or staying for last 15 years at the application.
- Beneficiary must be widow or separated from Husband and without parents and sons
- Beneficiary must not be a government employee.
- Beneficiary must not be a pensioner of any other government pension schemes.
- Rate of Allowance: Rs. 3000 per month (w.e.f. January 1st 2024)
Haryana Divyang Pension Scheme:
- Basic eligibility is beneficiary must domicile of Haryana or residing in Haryana state.
- Age Based Eligibility : 18 years and above
- Disability-based eligibility : Minimum 60% disability
- Income Based Eligibility : Income should not exceed minimum wages of unskilled labour
- Rate of Allowance: Rs. 3000 per month (w.e.f. January 1st 2024)
Financial Assistance To Destitute Children Scheme (FADC)
Children under the age of 21 years whose parents are imprisoned or passed away and it is allowed to 2 children of a same family.
Rate of Allowance: Rs 2100 per month per child subject to the maximum for two children of one family (w.e.f. 01-01-2024).
Ladli Social Security Allowance Scheme
Ladli Social Security Allowance Scheme is designed for the families with a single girl child with no son or sons. Family can enroll from the 45th birthday of mother or the father whoever is older till their birth day for 15 years.
The family of Haryana state working for government of Haryana having no son but only daughter.
Income Based Eligibility : Gross annual income of the family must not exceed Rs. 2,00,000
Rate of Allowance: Rs. 3000 per month (w.e.f. 1st January 2024)
Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children:
- Children with multiple disabilities in the age group of 0-18 years and are not able to attend the school are eligible.
- Children must be from Haryana state with IQ<50 or 70% disability or above / orthopedic disability of 100%
- Rate of Allowance: Rs. 2400 per month (w.e.f. 1st January 2024)
Allowance To Dwarfs:
- The individuals whose height is 3 feet 8 inches or less for males and for females with 3 feet 3 inches or less height is eligible to receive pension under this scheme.
- Dwarf person’s age must be 18 years and above.
- Dwarf person should produce certificate from civil surgeon.
- Rate of Allowance: Rs. 3000 per month (w.e.f. 1st January 2024)
Allowance To Eunuchs
- Under this scheme, the person who want to receive the allowance, should produce certificate from the doctor and should be 18 years and above.
- Rate of Allowance: Rs. 3000 per month (w.e.f. 1st January 2024)
Application Process
Do not worry about the complex application process, here is a simple guide.
- Step 1 : Visit http://saralharyana.gov.in, the SARAL Portal. To access services, you must first register as a citizen by clicking the Signup link if you are not already registered on the SARAL Portal.
- Please include a working email address and mobile number in addition to the mandatory data. The email address and mobile number will be used to receive notifications and access services.
- Step 2: Enter your login information to access the SARAL Portal. You will be welcomed with a screen like the one shown below. You can check and modify your details in the Manage Profile section and alter the password. The Apply for Services option offers a list of services along with an application interface for them. You can monitor your application, incomplete applications, and payments through the View Status of Application menu.
- Step 3: Apply for services link is given in the left side navigation bar which is used to access services provided to citizens. View services will be link will be visible after clicking on Apply for services link. When you click on View services link, it will display a page with list of services
- Step 4: There is a search function available which will be used to find the your desired service immediately. Search function will work when you enter few characters of the service name in the box provided. If you want to apply for this service, click the apply button. For ex: select Old age samman allowance service.
- Step 5: Enter the CIDR number, and click the Go button, it will display a form where you have to enter required fields.
- Step 6: Submit the application by clicking on submit button.
- Step 7: A confirmation page will appear with summary of the your application. Read the enter information entered by you.
- Step 8: You have to confirm the application by clicking the submit button. Then a acknowledgement page will be displayed with important information like, mobile number, email-id, CIDR id, service name, department name and address with SARAL ID. Take the print out of the summary page or save it and note the SARAL ID. SARAL ID is used to download the application form.
- Step 9 : Now your application request is submitted properly. Now click on the URL provided on the acknowledgement page to download the application file.
Required Documents for the Pension Scheme
The documents slightly vary depends on the pension scheme applicant chosen. But some common and important document check list is provided below for the reference.
- Identity Verification: The parent’s Aadhaar Card
- Birth certificate or mark sheet as proof of age
- Address Proof – BPL Ration Card
- Income Certificate of the family or the applicant
- Domicile Certificate of the beneficiary
- Husband’s Death Certificate for Widow Pension
- Photograph of the parent for Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children
- Bank Account Details – is is a common requirement all the pensions under the Thari Pension Thare Pass for direct transfers
Thari Pension Thare Pass Status Check
Click here to go to the portal where you can check your pension application status by entering the application id.
In case of rejection of your pension application, you can file an appeal.
To track the application through SMS send SARALApplication ID to 7738299899 from your registered mobile number.
Frequently Asked Questions
1Q) How to apply for old age samman allowance Haryana?
A: Haryana government designed and developed a portal called SARAL, it is the platform to apply for this pension scheme online.
2Q) What is the amount of old age pension in Haryana 2024?
A: As per revised rates with effect from January 1st 2024, senior citizen will receive Rs. 3000 per month.
3Q) What is the pension of widow and destitute women in Haryana?
A: This scheme is aimed at to support widow and destitute women in Haryana financially to empower them and live respectfully without dependent on others.
4Q) What is the amount of destitute widow pension scheme?
A: As per revised rates with effect from January 1st 2024, destitute widow women will receive Rs. 3000 per month.
5Q) What is Divyang person pension scheme in Haryana?
A: Diyang pension scheme is to help handicapped individuals financially because of their disabilities they can not work and compete with others and eliminate any inequalities.
6Q) What is the allowance for handicapped people in Haryana?
A: As per revised rates with effect from January 1st 2024, handicapped individuals will receive Rs. 3000 per month.
7Q) What is the financial assistance to destitute children scheme in Haryana?
A: Destitute children will receive Rs. 2100 per month who are above 21 years of age and lack care and support of parents.
8Q) What is the Ladli Social Security allowance scheme in Haryana?
A: This scheme is to support single girl parents from 45th birthday of either of the parents till they reaches 60 years of age.
9Q) Who is eligible for Ladli scheme in Haryana?
A: Ladli Social Security Allowance Scheme is designed for the families with a single girl child with no son or sons. Family can enroll from the 45th birthday of mother or the father whoever is older till their birth day for 15 years.
The family of Haryana state working for government of Haryana having no son but only daughter. Gross annual income of the family must not exceed Rs. 2,00,000 and Rate of Allowance is Rs. 3000 per month (w.e.f. 1st January 2024)
10Q) How much is the Social Security pension in Haryana?
A: It depends on the pension scheme you have applied. Beneficiaries may receive from 2100, 2400 and 3000 rupees per month.
11Q) What is the dwarf pension scheme?
A: The individuals whose height is 3 feet 8 inches or less for males and for females with 3 feet 3 inches or less height is eligible to receive pension under this scheme.
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