The Government of Uttar Pradesh has taken an important decision regarding the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NSAP). Now to make the benefits available under this scheme more transparent and effective, the government has decided to verify 61 lakh beneficiaries. The aim is that in the new financial year 2025-26, only eligible beneficiaries should be given the benefit of pension. Along with this, the names of ineligible persons and deceased beneficiaries will be removed from the list, so that the correct objective of the scheme can be fulfilled.
Let us know in detail how verification will happen, who will get benefit and when the first installment of pension will be released.
Why is verification being done?
The Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh has started the process of verification to make the old age pension scheme more transparent and effective. Its main purpose is:
Only eligible people get the benefit of the scheme.
To exclude ineligible persons from the list.
Remove the names of the deceased beneficiaries.
Stop the plan disturbances and fraud.
Minister of State for Social Welfare (Independent Charge) Asim Arun said that the government is dedicated to the safety, honor and health of the elderly. Therefore, such initiative is being taken so that no poor and eligible old man has to be deprived of profit.
How long will the verification work be completed?
According to media reports, verification work of the pension scheme will be completed by 25 May 2025. During this time at least 25 poorest families of each village will also be covered.
BDOs in rural areas and SDM (Sub Divisional Magistrate) in urban areas will look at this verification work. This will help the government to identify the right beneficiaries and the benefit of the scheme will reach the real needy people.
Eligibility criteria
The following eligibility conditions have been set to get benefits under the National Old Age Pension Scheme:
The age of the beneficiary should be 60 years or more.
The annual income in rural areas should be less than Rs 46,080.
The annual income in urban areas should be less than Rs 56,460.
The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
If an elderly person comes according to these conditions, then he will be entitled to avail this scheme.
How is transparency being ensured?
During verification, the government has taken some important steps to maintain transparency:
The beneficiaries are being certified with the Aadhaar number and mobile number.
Bank accounts of beneficiaries are being linked to the scheme.
Arrangements have been made for pension distribution through integrated portal.
This technical integration will eliminate the possibility of fraud and will directly benefit the real characters.
When will the first installment be released?
The Uttar Pradesh government has informed that after the completion of verification work, the first installment of old age pension will be released in June 2025.
The Uttar Pradesh government provides an amount of Rs 1,000 every month to the eligible elders under the old age pension scheme. This provides financial help to the elderly in fulfilling their daily expenses and they can live respectfully.
conclusion
This verification work under the National Old Age Pension Scheme is a positive step for the elderly in Uttar Pradesh. This will not only bring transparency in the plan, but will also ensure that only qualified and needy elders benefit.
This initiative of the government is a big step towards improving the standard of living of the elderly and providing social security. If an elderly person in your family comes under this scheme, then make sure that their verification is completed on time, so that they get pension without any interruption.
