What do you get under Budhapa Pension?
₹1,500 a month to women aged 58 and above and men aged 65 and above with low income.
Who is eligible for Budhapa Pension?
- Women 58 or above, men 65 or above, living in Punjab.
- Income from all sources up to ₹60,000 a year.
- Land (husband and wife together) up to 2.5 acres irrigated or 5 acres rain-fed, plus up to 5 acres waterlogged.
Also check:
- Men must be 65 or above.
- Income up to ₹60,000 a year and the land limits.
Documents needed for Budhapa Pension
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How to apply for Budhapa Pension
- Get the form at a Sewa Kendra, the District Social Security Officer, CDPO office, Anganwadi centre, Panchayat or BDPO office.
- Attach age proof and sign the self-declaration on income, land and property.
- The Patwari (rural) or Municipal Executive Officer (urban) verifies, and the District Social Security Officer sanctions the pension.
How to check Budhapa Pension status
- Ask the District Social Security Officer or CDPO with your application details.
- Check your bank passbook for the monthly credit.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Budhapa Pension?
Women 58 or above, men 65 or above, living in Punjab. Income from all sources up to ₹60,000 a year. Land (husband and wife together) up to 2.5 acres irrigated or 5 acres rain-fed, plus up to 5 acres waterlogged.
How much do I get under Budhapa Pension?
₹1,500 a month to women aged 58 and above and men aged 65 and above with low income.
What documents do I need for Budhapa Pension?
Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar); Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Budhapa Pension?
Get the form at a Sewa Kendra, the District Social Security Officer, CDPO office, Anganwadi centre, Panchayat or BDPO office. Attach age proof and sign the self-declaration on income, land and property. The Patwari (rural) or Municipal Executive Officer (urban) verifies, and the District Social Security Officer sanctions the pension. Official site: https://sswcd.punjab.gov.in/en/social-security/pensionsfinancial-assistance
How do I check Budhapa Pension status?
Ask the District Social Security Officer or CDPO with your application details. Check your bank passbook for the monthly credit.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Budhapa 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 old age pension in Punjab?
₹1,500 a month, the rate since 1 July 2021.
What is the age for old age pension in Punjab?
58 for women and 65 for men.
Official sources
- Pensions and financial assistance, Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab
- Punjab DIPR press release, 16 April 2026: ₹352 crore released for old age pension
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.