What do you get under Madhu Babu Pension?
A monthly pension of ₹1,000 for most beneficiaries, ₹1,200 for 60 to 79% disability, and ₹3,500 for people aged 80 or more and for 80% or higher disability.
Madhu Babu Pension: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27 changed the policy: all eligible people will be covered at once, more than 6 lakh left-out persons included, with no waiting for a vacancy. official source
- Pension raised to ₹3,500 a month for people aged 80 or more and for 80% or higher disability. official source
Who is eligible for Madhu Babu Pension?
- Old people aged 60 or more, widows aged 18 or more, persons with 40% or more disability, unmarried women aged 30 or more, divorced or deserted women, transgender persons, people with HIV/AIDS, cured leprosy patients with disability, and children and widows of COVID-19 victims.
- Below the poverty line, or annual family income up to ₹60,000.
- From 2026-27 every eligible person is to be covered at once, without waiting for a vacancy.
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- Unmarried women aged 30 or more, divorced women, transgender persons and some others also qualify even if they are not in the groups above.
Documents needed for Madhu Babu Pension
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How to apply for Madhu Babu Pension
- Apply online on the SSEPD portal (ssepd.gov.in, Application for Beneficiary), or through the Block Development Officer (rural) or the urban local body office.
- Attach age proof, income certificate or BPL proof, and the disability certificate (UDID) or husband’s death certificate where it applies.
- After approval the pension is paid every month to your bank account.
How to check Madhu Babu Pension status
- Ask at the block office or municipality, or the District Social Security Officer (DSSO).
- For help call the SSEPD helpline 1800 345 7150. Complaints can be lodged on janasunani.odisha.gov.in.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Madhu Babu Pension?
Old people aged 60 or more, widows aged 18 or more, persons with 40% or more disability, unmarried women aged 30 or more, divorced or deserted women, transgender persons, people with HIV/AIDS, cured leprosy patients with disability, and children and widows of COVID-19 victims. Below the poverty line, or annual family income up to ₹60,000. From 2026-27 every eligible person is to be covered at once, without waiting for a vacancy.
How much do I get under Madhu Babu Pension?
A monthly pension of ₹1,000 for most beneficiaries, ₹1,200 for 60 to 79% disability, and ₹3,500 for people aged 80 or more and for 80% or higher disability.
What documents do I need for Madhu Babu Pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Income certificate; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Disability certificate or UDID card; Death certificate of the earning member.
How do I apply for Madhu Babu Pension?
Apply online on the SSEPD portal (ssepd.gov.in, Application for Beneficiary), or through the Block Development Officer (rural) or the urban local body office. Attach age proof, income certificate or BPL proof, and the disability certificate (UDID) or husband’s death certificate where it applies. After approval the pension is paid every month to your bank account. Official site: https://ssepd.gov.in:8443/swp/applyBeneficiaryApplication.htm?lang=en
How do I check Madhu Babu Pension status?
Ask at the block office or municipality, or the District Social Security Officer (DSSO). For help call the SSEPD helpline 1800 345 7150. Complaints can be lodged on janasunani.odisha.gov.in.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Madhu Babu 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.
How much is the Madhu Babu pension now?
₹1,000 a month for most groups, ₹1,200 for 60 to 79% disability, and ₹3,500 for people aged 80 or more and for 80% or higher disability (since January 2025).
Who is eligible for Madhu Babu pension?
Old people aged 60 or more, widows, persons with disability, unmarried women aged 30 or more, divorced women, transgender persons and some other groups, from BPL families or with family income up to ₹60,000 a year.
Where do I apply for Madhu Babu pension?
On the SSEPD portal (Application for Beneficiary) or through the BDO office in villages or the municipality in towns. Call 1800 345 7150 for help.
Official sources
- SSEPD Department, Govt of Odisha: Madhu Babu Pension Yojana
- SSEPD Department, Odisha: Annual Activity Report 2025-26 (rates and categories)
- Odisha Budget Speech 2026-27, Part II: saturation coverage
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.