Dayanand Social Security Scheme (Agriculturist Pension Component)

Why it matters

Elderly and low-income farmers without other regular income can receive a monthly pension to support basic household needs.

What you get

The Dayanand Social Security Scheme, administered by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Goa, provides monthly pension assistance to eligible elderly, disabled, and economically weaker residents of the state, including farmers and agricultural workers without other steady income sources. While not exclusively an agriculture scheme, it is a significant income-support safety net relevant to small and marginal farmer households, particularly aging cultivators with limited savings.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be a resident of Goa meeting the scheme's age and/or disability criteria as notified
• Household income must be within the notified economic eligibility limit
• Must not be receiving a duplicate pension benefit from another government scheme

How to apply

1. 1

   Obtain the application form from your local Mamlatdar office or the Directorate of Social Welfare

2. 2

   Submit the form along with age, income, and residence proof

3. 3

   Application is verified by the local administration

4. 4

   Approved pension amount is credited monthly to the beneficiary's bank account

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Age proof
• Income certificate
• Residence proof
• Bank passbook