Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) is a social security pension scheme of the Government of Odisha that provides monthly financial assistance to eligible elderly persons, widows, persons with disabilities, leprosy patients, and other specified vulnerable categories. The scheme was introduced on 1 January 2008 by merging the Old Age Pension Scheme and Disability Pension Scheme to provide social security support to eligible residents of Odisha.

Under the current pension provisions, eligible beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years receive ₹1,000 per month. The pension increases to ₹3,500 per month for beneficiaries aged 80 years and above and persons with 80% or more disability. The enhanced pension for these categories applies from January 2025. The scheme therefore provides higher financial support to very elderly beneficiaries and persons with severe disabilities.

Madhu Babu Pension Yojana covers several beneficiary categories, including senior citizens aged 60 years and above, widows, eligible persons with disabilities, leprosy patients with specified conditions, widows of AIDS patients and eligible AIDS patients. Eligible beneficiaries can also explore the Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana for healthcare support under the Odisha Government.

To qualify for MBPY, applicants must satisfy the eligibility conditions applicable to their category. These conditions can include Odisha residence, the prescribed age or disability status, applicable family-income criteria and restrictions on receiving another government pension. The income condition has also been amended over time, with the later MBPY amendment prescribing an annual family-income limit of ₹60,000 for categories to which the income criterion applies.

Applicants can apply for Madhu Babu Pension Yojana both online and offline. The online facility allows eligible applicants to submit their applications through the available service portal, while the prescribed offline procedure allows submission of the MBPY-I application form and supporting documents to the concerned authority. Applications are verified before the competent authority sanctions the pension. The scheme also provides for verification of beneficiaries to ensure continued eligibility.

The Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD), Government of Odisha, is responsible for administering Madhu Babu Pension Yojana. The scheme's rules and subsequent government amendments specify the beneficiary categories, eligibility conditions, documents, application procedure, verification and pension-related provisions. Applicants should follow the latest applicable government provisions while applying for the scheme.

Scheme Benefits

Madhu Babu Pension Yojana provides monthly financial assistance to eligible vulnerable persons in Odisha. The pension amount varies according to the beneficiary's age and disability status, with higher assistance available to specified elderly and high-disability beneficiaries.

• Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years receive ₹1,000 per month.
• Beneficiaries aged 80 years and above receive ₹3,500 per month.
• Persons with 80% or more disability receive ₹3,500 per month.
• The scheme provides financial support to eligible elderly persons, widows, persons with disabilities and other covered categories.

Eligibility Requirements

Madhu Babu Pension Yojana covers different categories of vulnerable residents of Odisha. Applicants must satisfy the conditions prescribed for their respective category, including the applicable age, residence, income and pension-related requirements.

• Senior citizens aged 60 years or above.
• Widows, irrespective of age, including widows of COVID-19 or AIDS victims.
• Leprosy patients with visible signs of deformity.
• Persons with a benchmark disability, irrespective of age.
• HIV-positive persons identified by OSACS or a District AIDS Prevention Control Unit.
• Unmarried women above 30 years, from a BPL family or with income up to ₹24,000 a year.
• Deserted or divorced women.
• Transgender persons with a valid certificate of identity.
• Orphaned children of families affected by COVID-19.
• Individuals detained under MISA, 1971, with documentary proof.
• Family income up to ₹60,000 a year, or BPL status, for most categories above; several categories are exempt from this limit.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide documents that verify their identity, age, income and eligibility for the applicable category under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana. Additional documents may be required for applicants applying under specific categories such as disability, leprosy, AIDS-related cases, transgender persons or MISA detainees.

• Recent passport-size photographs
• Age proof
• Income certificate
• Disability certificate, where applicable
• Medical certificate for leprosy-related applicants, where applicable
• Recommendation from Odisha State AIDS Control Society, where applicable
• Documentary evidence of detention under MISA, where applicable
• Certificate of identity for transgender applicants, where applicable

Steps to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply for Madhu Babu Pension Yojana through both online and offline modes. Applicants can submit the MBPY application online through the available service portal or follow the prescribed offline procedure by submitting the application form and required documents to the concerned authority.

How to Apply Online for Madhu Babu Pension Yojana

1. Visit the official SSEPD portal for the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana online application.
2. From the home page, select "Pension Schemes".
3. Choose "Social Security Pension Scheme" and proceed.
4. Choose the appropriate type of pension from the available list.
5. Enter the required personal, eligibility and pension details in the application form.
6. Upload the required documents and photographs.
7. Review all the information carefully and submit the MBPY online application.
8. Save the application reference number after successful submission.
9. Use the reference details to check the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana application status.

How to Apply Offline for Madhu Babu Pension Yojana

1. Collect the Madhu Babu Pension application form (Form MBPY-I), available free of cost, from the Block Development Office (in rural areas), the Executive Officer of the Municipality/NAC (in urban areas), or the Gram Panchayat office.
2. Fill out the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana application form with the required details.
3. Attach the required documents and recent photographs.
4. Submit the completed application to the concerned Block Development Officer (BDO) or Executive Officer of the Urban Local Body, as applicable.
5. The concerned authority verifies the application and supporting documents.
6. The authority processes the verified application as per the prescribed MBPY procedure.
7. The authority forwards the application to the competent authority for sanction.
8. After approval, the eligible applicant receives the pension according to the applicable scheme provisions.

Relevant Links

• Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Scheme Online Application Form
• Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Scheme Application Status
• Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Scheme Grievance Application Form
• Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Odisha
• Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Scheme Revised Guidelines
• Madhu Babu Pension Scheme Guidelines
• Madhu Babu Pension Scheme Amended Guidelines

Contact Information

• Odisha SSEPD Department Contact Details: 0674-2392803.
• Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Scheme Helpdesk Email: [email protected].