MP Vriddha Pension Yojana — ₹600/Month for 60+ in MP

What is MP Vriddha Pension Yojana?

Vriddha Pension Yojana (Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme integrated with state top-up) is the Madhya Pradesh government's old age pension scheme providing ₹600 per month to BPL elderly citizens aged 60 and above.

The ₹600 comprises:

• Central share (IGNOAPS): ₹200 (60–79 years) or ₹500 (80+ years)
• State share (MP government): ₹400 (60–79 years) or ₹100 (80+ years)
• Total: ₹600/month for both age groups

Pension Amount

Note: The total comes to ₹600 in both age groups due to the blended state + central share. Some states and years may see revisions — verify current amounts at the portal.

Who is Eligible?

• Age: 60 years or above
• Residence: Permanent Madhya Pradesh resident
• BPL (Below Poverty Line) as per state BPL list
• Not receiving any government employee pension (state, central, or Army)
• Not covered under EPFO/NPS retirement pension

How to Apply

1. Go to socialjustice.mp.gov.in
2. Click "वृद्धावस्था पेंशन योजना" (Vriddha Pension)
3. Click "ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें"
4. Enter Aadhaar + OTP for authentication
5. Fill in:
   • Personal details (name, DOB, address, Samagra ID if available)
   • BPL/income details
   • Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
6. Upload documents
7. Submit → District Social Justice office verifies and approves

Samagra ID: If you have a Samagra ID (MP family registration), use it — it speeds up verification significantly.

Offline application: Visit your nearest Gram Panchayat or the district's Social Justice office (Samaj Nyay Vibhag).

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card (with DOB showing 60+)
2. BPL ration card (or other BPL proof)
3. Bank passbook (account in applicant's name, Aadhaar-linked)
4. MP domicile — Aadhaar with MP address, or voter ID
5. Samagra ID (if available — makes verification faster)
6. Passport-size photograph
7. Age proof if Aadhaar has incorrect DOB — school certificate, birth certificate

Samagra Portal (MP's Family Database)

The Samagra portal (samagra.gov.in) is MP's unique family registry. Every MP family and individual has a Samagra ID. Most MP government schemes use this for verification. If your family is not registered on Samagra:

• Apply for Samagra registration at your Gram Panchayat or CSC
• Once registered, pension and other scheme applications become much faster

Checking Pension Status

1. Go to socialjustice.mp.gov.in
2. Click "पेंशन हितग्राही की स्थिति जानें"
3. Enter Aadhaar, Samagra ID, or application number
4. View payment status and history

OR check your bank account — pension credit shows as DBT.

Frequently Asked Questions

My father is 65 and BPL but has no Samagra ID. Can he still apply?

Yes — Samagra ID speeds up the process but is not mandatory. Apply with Aadhaar, BPL ration card, and bank passbook. The district office will verify.

My mother is 80 years old. Will she get more than ₹600?

The total is ₹600 for both age groups (the central share increases for 80+ but the state share decreases proportionally). Some years or revisions may change this — check the current rate on socialjustice.mp.gov.in.

My father receives NPS (National Pension System) from his employer. Is he still eligible?

If he is receiving a monthly NPS pension, he may not be eligible (government pension disqualification). If he received a lump-sum NPS withdrawal but no monthly pension, he may still qualify. Consult the district Social Justice office.

Can my father apply if he doesn't know how to use a computer?

Yes — apply offline at the Gram Panchayat or CSC (Jan Seva Kendra). Alternatively, you can apply on his behalf online if you have his Aadhaar and bank details.

The pension is not coming for the last 2 months. What do I do?

Check status on the portal. Common reasons: Aadhaar-bank seeding failure, account inactive, or verification pending. Visit the bank to re-activate and re-link Aadhaar, then inform the district Social Justice office.

Official Links

• Apply: socialjustice.mp.gov.in
• Samagra ID check/register: samagra.gov.in
• MP Social Justice Department: mp.gov.in
• Helpline: 0755-2556916 (MP Social Justice Department)