Old Age Samman Allowance
Overview of the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme
The Old Age Samman Allowance (ओल्ड एज सम्मान भत्ता) is a vital social security initiative launched by the Haryana government’s Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. This scheme aims to support senior citizens aged 60 and above, providing them with a monthly pension of ₹3,000 for those who are unable to meet their basic needs. It primarily targets the economically disadvantaged segments of society, including agricultural laborers, rural artisans, and small-scale farmers.
Key Features of the Scheme
The Old Age Samman Allowance scheme is designed to ensure that vulnerable senior citizens receive financial assistance and can lead a dignified life. The benefits are administered through the Zila Parishads, and the pension is disbursed via the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Benefits Offered
- Monthly Pension: Recipients will receive a pension of ₹3,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Old Age Samman Allowance, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be 60 years of age or older.
- The applicant should be a resident and domiciled in Haryana.
- The annual income of the applicant, including their spouse’s income, should not exceed ₹3,00,000.
Application Procedure
Eligible candidates can apply for the Old Age Samman Allowance through two methods: online and offline.
Online Application Process
To apply online, follow these steps:
- Visit the official Antyodaya SARAL Portal.
- In the “SIGN IN HERE” section, click on “New user? Register here”.
- Complete the registration form by filling in all required fields and creating a strong password. Ensure your password includes at least 9 characters with a mix of special characters, numbers, and both uppercase and lowercase letters.
- Upon submission, an OTP will be sent to the registered email and mobile number. Use this OTP to validate your registration.
- Log in to the portal using your email ID and password.
- Select “Apply for Service” and then “View All Available Services”.
- Choose the Old Age Samman Allowance scheme and fill in the online application form.
- After completing the form, click on “Self-Declaration”, enter the verification code, and submit the application.
- Preview your details, attach the necessary documents, and save the annexure.
- Finally, submit the application and print the generated Acknowledgement Receipt for your records.
Tracking Your Application
You can track your application status through the SARAL Portal or via SMS:
- Through the Portal:
- Visit the SARAL Portal.
- Click on “Tracking Feature”.
- Select the department and service from the dropdown.
- Input your Application Reference ID and click “CHECK STATUS”.
- Via SMS: Send a message with your Application ID to 7738299899.
Offline Application Process
For those preferring to apply offline, here are the steps:
- Visit the Office of the Social Justice Department in Haryana during office hours to request a hard copy of the application form.
- Alternatively, download the application form from the official website by clicking on “Download APPLICATION FORM FOR OLD AGE SAMMAN ALLOWANCE”.
- Complete the application form, attach a passport-sized photograph, and include copies of all required documents.
- Submit the filled application form along with the necessary documents to the designated authority.
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment upon submission, ensuring it contains relevant details like the date and time.
Contact Information
For any queries related to the scheme, you can reach the SARAL Helpline at:
- Phone: 0172-3968400 (Available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, excluding Government holidays)
- Email: [email protected]
User Manual
For detailed instructions on using the SARAL portal, please refer to the User Manual.
Official Source
For more information, visit myScheme.gov.in.
Benefits
Pension of ₹3,000/- per month.
Application Process
Apply Online
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Step 1: Visit the official website of the "Antyodaya SARAL
" Portal.
Step 2: In the "SIGN IN HERE" section, click "New user? Register here".
Step 3: The registration form will open in a new window of the browser. Fill in all the mandatory fields of the form. Create a strong password. The password should be at least '9' characters with at least one special character(!@#$%^&*), one numeric, one small case and one upper case letter (i.e. ADmin@357). Fill in the captcha code and click "Submit".
Step 4: An OTP will be sent to the email ID and the Mobile Number provided in the registration form. The OTP received will be for single use only and will be valid for 15 minutes from the time of request. The verification link received over email will be valid for 48 hours from the time of request. On successfully validating the Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP, the following message will be displayed to the user: "You have successfully registered on https://saralharyana.gov.in/. Please login to the application using your email ID and password".
Step 5: Visit the official website of the "Antyodaya SARAL
" Portal. In the "SIGN IN HERE" section, log in using your Login ID and Password.
Step 6: On the next screen, in the left pane, click on ‘Apply for Service’, then click "View All Available Services".
Step 7: You will be shown a list of schemes/services. Click on the scheme you intend to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory details, click on ‘Self-Declaration’. Enter the verification code/Captcha and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 9: Preview all the filled details and click on ‘Attach Annexure’. Upload all the mandatory documents and click on ‘Save Annexure’.
Step 10: After verifying all the details, click on the ‘Submit’ button. Take a printout of the generated ‘Acknowledgement Receipt’ for future reference.
Track Your Application/ Appeal
Through Portal
Step 1: Visit the SARAL Portal
.
Step 2: Click "Tracking Feature".
Step 3: Select the department and service from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Enter your Appeal/ Application Reference ID (provided to you when you applied for the service) and click on "CHECK STATUS".
Through SMS
From your registered mobile number, send the following SMS to 7738299899:
SARALApplication ID
SARAL Helpline
0172-3968400 (7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Monday to Saturday, excluding Govt Holidays)
[email protected]
User Manual for Application
https://saralharyana.gov.in/resources/homePage/6/pdf/Using%20Saral.pdf
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the Social Justice Department, Haryana, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR Visit the Official Website
. Click on the "Download APPLICATION FORM FOR OLD AGE SAMMAN ALLOWANCE" to download the application form. The applicant should take a printout of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Old Age Samman Allowance |
| Short Title | OASAS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Haryana |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 60 — Any years |
| Area | Rural |
| Income Limit | ₹300,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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