What do you get under CG Pension?
A monthly pension for poor elderly people, widows, abandoned women and people with disabilities, paid to the bank account.
Payments of the central (Indira Gandhi) pensions were delayed from late 2025 because of a new payment system; state pensions were paid up to April 2026 in May. Women pensioners getting less than ₹1,000 also get the difference through Mahtari Vandan.
Who is eligible for CG Pension?
- Old age: people aged 60 or above from BPL families.
- Widows, abandoned and destitute women (Sukhad Sahara and the national widow pension).
- People with 40% or more disability.
Also check:
- Most schemes need the family to be on the BPL list or the state survey list.
Documents needed for CG Pension
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How to apply for CG Pension
- Apply at the gram panchayat (villages) or the urban body ward office (towns); Seva Setu and Samadhan camps also take forms.
How to check CG Pension status
- Ask the panchayat secretary or the urban body; payments are made month by month to the bank account.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for CG Pension?
Old age: people aged 60 or above from BPL families. Widows, abandoned and destitute women (Sukhad Sahara and the national widow pension). People with 40% or more disability.
How much do I get under CG Pension?
A monthly pension for poor elderly people, widows, abandoned women and people with disabilities, paid to the bank account. Payments of the central (Indira Gandhi) pensions were delayed from late 2025 because of a new payment system; state pensions were paid up to April 2026 in May. Women pensioners getting less than ₹1,000 also get the difference through Mahtari Vandan.
What documents do I need for CG Pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Ration card; Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for CG Pension?
Apply at the gram panchayat (villages) or the urban body ward office (towns); Seva Setu and Samadhan camps also take forms. Official site: https://cgstate.gov.in/hi/schemes
How do I check CG Pension status?
Ask the panchayat secretary or the urban body; payments are made month by month to the bank account.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for CG Pension?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Which pension schemes run in Chhattisgarh?
Indira Gandhi national old age, widow and disability pensions, the state Social Security Pension, Sukhad Sahara (for widows and abandoned women) and the Mukhyamantri Pension Yojana.
Why is my pension late in Chhattisgarh?
Central pensions were delayed from late 2025 while a new payment system was put in place. Ask the panchayat or urban body for your payment status.
Official sources
- DPR Chhattisgarh, 12 May 2026: pension schemes run by the Social Welfare Department and payment status
- Chhattisgarh Budget Speech 2026-27: ₹1,422 crore for social security pensions, DPR Chhattisgarh
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.