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Social Security Pensions (old age, widow, disability)

Monthly pensions for the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities; paused accounts need verification

The state pays monthly social security pensions to elderly people, widows and persons with disabilities, together with the central NSAP pensions. In 2026 the state ran a verification drive to remove fake, duplicate and ineligible claims: reports say 91,152 pensions were cancelled and a large number of doubtful accounts were paused, which also affected some genuine beneficiaries. Who benefits: poor elderly, widows and disabled persons. Eligibility: age, income and disability rules apply and differ by pension; the reports we found did not give the amounts. How to apply or resume payment: go to the Nadakacheri or taluk revenue office, ask why your account was flagged, complete e-KYC, and check that your Aadhaar and bank account are linked and active. Arrears are generally released once verification is done. Budget: no separate allocation figure was found in the sources we checked.

Rules, amounts and dates can change. Confirm the details on the official portal or at your taluk office before you apply.

At a glance

DepartmentOther schemes and recent announcements
StartedOngoing
GroupSenior citizens and pensioners

Check official sources

Eligibility, amounts and how to apply change often. Confirm on the official portals or at your taluk office.

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