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Puducherry Social Security Pension — Quick Overview

Scheme Name	Puducherry Old Age / Widow / Disability Pension 2026 — ₹2,000/Month \| socialsecurity.py.gov.in
State	Puducherry (पुदुच्चेरी)
Launched By	Government of Puducherry
Launch Year	2005
Benefit	₹2,000/month social security pension for senior citizens (60+), widows, and disabled persons in Puducherry
Category	Finance
Beneficiaries	80,000+ pensioners in Puducherry
Last Verified	19 May 2026
Official Portal	https://socialsecurity.py.gov.in

What is Puducherry Social Security Pension?

Puducherry Social Welfare Department provides monthly social security pensions: Old Age Pension (₹2,000/month for 60+ senior citizens), Widow Pension (₹2,000/month for widows), and Disability Pension (₹2,000/month for 40%+ disabled). Pensions are paid via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Available across all four regions: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. Annual income must be below ₹75,000. Around 80,000 beneficiaries in Puducherry.

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,000/month social security pension for senior citizens (60+), widows, and disabled persons in Puducherry. The scheme was launched in 2005 and is implemented by the Government of Puducherry.

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पुडुचेरी समाज कल्याण विभाग — वृद्धावस्था (60+), विधवा, और 40%+ दिव्यांग — ₹2,000/माह पेंशन — DBT से बैंक में। सभी 4 क्षेत्र (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam)। वार्षिक आय ₹75,000 से कम। 80,000+ लाभार्थी।

₹2,000/माह पेंशन — वृद्ध (60+), विधवा, दिव्यांग — पुडुचेरी — DBT

Benefits of Puducherry Social Security Pension

✅ ₹2,000/month social security pension for senior citizens (60+), widows, and disabled persons in Puducherry

₹2,000/माह पेंशन — वृद्ध (60+), विधवा, दिव्यांग — पुडुचेरी — DBT

Who is Eligible for Puducherry Social Security Pension?

✓ Resident of Puducherry UT (any of 4 regions: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam)
✓ Old Age: 60 years and above, annual income below ₹75,000
✓ Widow: Any age widow, annual income below ₹75,000, not remarried
✓ Disability: 40%+ disability certificate from Medical Board, income below ₹75,000
✓ Not receiving any other government pension simultaneously
✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account

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Documents Required for Puducherry Social Security Pension

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How to Apply for Puducherry Social Security Pension Online?

1Visit the official portal: https://socialsecurity.py.gov.in
2Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
3Fill in the application form with personal and bank details
4Upload required documents
5Submit the application and note down the reference number
6Track application status on the official portal

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Official Government Portal — Puducherry

Apply directly on the official Puducherry government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Puducherry Social Security Pension

புதுச்சேரி முதியோர் ஓய்வூதியம் 2026 - எவ்வளவு கிடைக்கும்?−

₹2,000 மாதம் தொகை நேரடியாக Aadhaar-linked வங்கிக் கணக்கில் DBT மூலம் வரவு வைக்கப்படும். 60+ வயது, ஆண்டு வருமானம் ₹75,000-க்கும் குறைவாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.

Puducherry pension ke liye apply kaise karein?+

Puducherry mein widow pension aur disability pension mein income limit kya hai?+

Common Questions About Puducherry Government Schemes

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புதுச்சேரியில் BPL அட்டை வைத்திருக்கும் அனைத்து குடும்பங்களும் தகுதியுடையவர்கள். ESIC அல்லது CGHS-ல் பயன் பெறுபவர்கள் தகுதியற்றவர்கள். புதுச்சேரி, காரைக்கால், மாஹே, யானம் — நான்கு பகுதிகளும் உள்ளடக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.

Puducherry health insurance scheme mein kya kya cover hota hai?+

Heart surgery, cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery), kidney transplant, dialysis, brain surgery, orthopaedic procedures, eye surgeries, and 1,000+ medical and surgical procedures at empanelled hospitals.

புதுச்சேரியில் BPL ration card எப்படி பெறுவது?+

civilsupplies.py.gov.in-ல் online விண்ணப்பிக்கவும் அல்லது Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department office-ல் நேரில் விண்ணப்பிக்கவும். Aadhaar, income certificate மற்றும் residence proof தேவை.

Puducherry PDS mein kya kya commodities milti hain BPL ko?+

Rice, dal (tur/chana), sugar, edible oil (sunflower/palm) as the core commodities. Under special state schemes and PMGKAY, additional items may be distributed. Check civilsupplies.py.gov.in for the current month's entitlement list.

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