Assam Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Growing older often brings financial challenges, especially for senior citizens who do not have a regular source of income or sufficient family support. To provide financial security to elderly residents of the state, the Government of Assam launched the Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni on 2 October 2018. The scheme is also commonly known as the Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme and is named in honour of Swahid Kushal Konwar, a prominent freedom fighter and martyr from Assam.

The scheme was introduced to extend old-age pension support to eligible senior citizens across Assam, irrespective of their caste or community. Under the scheme, eligible residents above 60 years of age are provided monthly financial assistance, subject to the prescribed eligibility and exclusion conditions. The pension is intended to offer a regular source of support that can help elderly beneficiaries manage essential day-to-day expenses and reduce their financial dependence on others.

The pension benefit is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), making an active bank account an important requirement for receiving the assistance. Applicants are required to provide their basic personal details, address, bank account information, proof of identity and other supporting documents during the application process.

Eligible senior citizens should approach the Gaon Panchayat, Development Block, Municipal Corporation, Municipal Board or Town Committee of their respective jurisdiction for application submission and assistance with any available online processing.

Before applying, applicants should carefully check the current eligibility conditions, pension amount and application procedure with the concerned local authority, particularly because pension arrangements and implementation processes may be updated over time.

Objectives of the Scheme

The main objective of the Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni is to provide regular financial assistance to eligible senior citizens of Assam.

The scheme aims to:

• Provide monthly financial support to eligible elderly residents.
• Offer a basic source of financial assistance to senior citizens.
• Transfer pension benefits directly into the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.
• Extend old-age pension support to eligible senior citizens who are not covered under excluded government pension categories.

Scheme Benefits

• Monthly pension assistance of ₹250, as stated in the published scheme information.
• The pension is transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
• The amount is credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account.
• The scheme provides regular financial assistance to eligible senior citizens above 60 years of age.

Eligibility Requirements

• An applicant should fulfil the following eligibility conditions:
• The applicant must be a resident of Assam.
• The applicant must be above 60 years of age.
• The applicant should not be receiving benefits under an excluded existing government pension scheme.
• Persons falling under the income and other exclusion conditions prescribed under the scheme are not eligible.
• The applicant must provide valid identity, age, address and bank account details.

Who Is Not Eligible?

Based on the official scheme information, the following categories may be excluded:

• Persons already receiving benefits under certain existing government pension schemes.
• Persons falling under the prescribed government-employee family exclusion conditions.
• Income-tax payers or persons whose annual income exceeds the prescribed limit of ₹2.50 lakh, as applicable under the scheme conditions.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the following documents and information ready:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of residence/address
• Bank account details
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Mobile number
• Other documents required by the concerned local authority

Steps to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply with the assistance of the local authority in their respective jurisdiction.

• Step 1: Visit the Concerned Local Office
  • Approach the relevant:
  • Gaon Panchayat,
  • Development Block,
  • Municipal Corporation,
  • Municipal Board, or
  • Town Committee.
• Step 2: Obtain the Application Form
  • Collect the prescribed Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni application form from the concerned office.
• Step 3: Fill in the Application Form
• Enter all the required information carefully, including:
  • Applicant's name
  • Father's/Mother's/Husband's/Wife's name
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Social category
  • Complete address
  • Bank details
  • Identity proof details
  • Mobile number
• Step 4: Attach the Required Documents
  • Attach the required proof of identity, age, address, bank account details and any other documents requested by the concerned authority.
• Step 5: Submit the Application
  • Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to the concerned Gaon Panchayat, Development Block, Municipal Corporation, Municipal Board, or Town Committee.
• Step 6: Verification
  • The concerned authority will verify the information and documents provided in the application.
• Step 7: Pension Payment
  • If the applicant is found eligible and the application is approved, the pension benefit is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT, subject to the scheme's current operational arrangements.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of Assam State Portal
• Detials About the Assam Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Scheme on the Official Page
• Application Form of Assam Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Scheme

Contact Information

• Contact your local Gaon Panchayat, Development Block, Municipal Corporation, Municipal Board, or Town Committee office for the enqurieses.