Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra
Shravan Bal Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana (Maharashtra)
₹1,500 per month (paid quarterly as ₹4,500) directly to Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT for BPL senior citizens aged 65+ years in Maharashtra
Quarterly DBT payment of ₹4,500 (₹1,500/month)
Shravan Bal Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana is a state old-age pension scheme of the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra, providing ₹1,500 per month to destitute senior citizens aged 65 years and above who are below the poverty line or have an annual family income below ₹21,000. Beneficiaries must be Maharashtra residents for a minimum of 15 years. Payments are made quarterly directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 65 and 100 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹21,000?
Do you live in Maharashtra?
Benefit Details
₹1,500 per month (paid quarterly as ₹4,500) directly to Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT for BPL senior citizens aged 65+ years in Maharashtra
Provided by Maharashtra Government
Quarterly DBT payment of ₹4,500 (₹1,500/month)
Eligibility Criteria
Maharashtra resident for minimum 15 years; aged 65 years or above; annual family income below ₹21,000 or name on BPL list; must not be receiving any other government pension scheme; must not be residing in a government-run old-age home
65 to 100 years
Up to ₹21,000 / year
Rural & Urban (Both)
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Collect Application Form
offlineCollect the Shravan Bal Yojana application form from: Gram Panchayat (rural) / Municipal Ward Office (urban) / District Collectorate Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Branch / Tehsildar office. The form is free and available in Marathi.
Prepare Documents
offlineGather: Aadhaar card, age proof (school leaving certificate / birth certificate / voter ID), income/poverty certificate from Tehsildar (showing income below ₹21,000/year), 15-year Maharashtra residence certificate from Gram Sevak or Talathi, bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked), and 2 passport photos.
Submit Application at Taluka Office
offlineSubmit the filled form with all documents at the Taluka Social Welfare Office or the District Collectorate Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Branch → you receive an acknowledgement slip with reference number.
Apply Online via Aaplesarkar Portal
onlineGo to aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in → search for "Shravan Bal Yojana" → log in with your mobile number → fill the online form → upload scanned documents → submit. Track application status on the same portal.
Receive Quarterly Pension
online / offlineAfter verification (4–8 weeks), you receive approval SMS. Pension of ₹4,500 (3 months x ₹1,500) is credited quarterly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT. Track payment status on aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in or call 1800-233-4333.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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