What is Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Karnataka?
Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana is Karnataka Government's monthly pension scheme for elderly citizens aged 60 years and above who do not have adequate means of livelihood. The pension amount is ₹1,000 per month (enhanced in 2023 by CM Siddaramaiah). The scheme is part of Karnataka's broader Social Security Pension programme and covers old age, widows, and persons with disabilities. Applications are processed through the Aadhaar-linked Seva Sindhu portal. Over 44 lakh senior citizens, widows, and differently-abled persons receive this pension in Karnataka. The pension is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account every month.
Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Karnataka — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Karnataka 2026 — ₹1,000/Month Pension for Senior Citizens |
| State | Karnataka (कर्नाटक) |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Launch Year | 2006 |
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month pension — directly to bank account — senior citizens aged 60+ (BPL / no regular income) |
| Category | Finance |
| Beneficiaries | 44 lakh+ social security pension beneficiaries in Karnataka |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sspr.karnataka.gov.in |
ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸಂಧ್ಯಾ ಸುರಕ್ಷಾ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ — 60 ವರ್ಷ+ senior citizens ₹1,000/month pension. CM Siddaramaiah 2023 ₹800 ರಿಂದ ₹1,000 ಗೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿದರು. sspr.karnataka.gov.in apply. 44 lakh+ beneficiaries.
₹1,000/month pension — 60 ವರ್ಷ+ senior citizens — BPL / ಆದಾಯವಿಲ್ಲದ ವೃದ್ಧರು — DBT bank account
ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸಂಧ್ಯಾ ಸುರಕ್ಷಾ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ 60 ವರ್ಷ+ ವೃದ್ಧ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ ₹1,000/ತಿಂಗಳು pension. BPL ಅಥವಾ ಆದಾಯವಿಲ್ಲದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ. CM Siddaramaiah 2023 ₹800 ರಿಂದ ₹1,000 ಗೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿದರು. 44 lakh+ beneficiaries.
📌 फायदा: ₹1,000/ತಿಂಗಳು pension — 60 ವರ್ಷ+ BPL/ನಿರಾಶ್ರಿತ ವೃದ್ಧರು — DBT bank account
पात्रता:
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ resident, 60 ವರ್ಷ+, BPL / ಆದಾಯ ಮಿತಿ ₹20,000/ವರ್ಷ. ಬೇರೆ pension ಇಲ್ಲದವರು.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
sspr.karnataka.gov.in → apply online. ಅಥವಾ Grama One / Karnataka One ಕೇಂದ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗಿ — Aadhaar, age proof, BPL card, bank passbook ತನ್ನಿ.
Benefits of Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Karnataka
✅ ₹1,000 per month pension — directly to bank account — senior citizens aged 60+ (BPL / no regular income)
₹1,000/month pension — 60 ವರ್ಷ+ senior citizens — BPL / ಆದಾಯವಿಲ್ಲದ ವೃದ್ಧರು — DBT bank account
Who is Eligible for Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Karnataka?
- ✓ Karnataka domicile / resident
- ✓ Age 60 years or above (for old age pension)
- ✓ BPL (Below Poverty Line) OR no regular source of income / dependent on others
- ✓ Annual family income up to ₹20,000 (rural) / ₹25,000 (urban) — check current limits
- ✓ Must not be receiving any other government pension (central or state)
- ✓ Widows of any age also eligible under companion Widow Pension Scheme
Documents Required for Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Karnataka
How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Karnataka Online?
- 1sspr.karnataka.gov.in ಗೆ ಹೋಗಿ ಅಥವಾ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹತ್ತಿರದ Grama One / Karnataka One / Bapuji Seva Kendra ಗೆ ಹೋಗಿ
- 2Sandhya Suraksha Yojana application form ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ
- 3Aadhaar, age proof, income cert / BPL card, bank passbook ಜೊತೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ
- 4Gram Panchayat / Ward official ದಾಖಲೆ ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ
- 5Taluk Social Welfare Officer ಅನುಮೋದನೆ
- 6Approval ಆದ ನಂತರ ₹1,000/month DBT — bank account ಗೆ
Official Government Portal — Karnataka
sspr.karnataka.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Karnataka government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 Apply at sspr.karnataka.gov.in or Grama One / Karnataka One Centre