Uttarakhand Kisan Pension Yojana (Old Age Farmer Pension Scheme)

Why it matters

Gives small and marginal farmers over 60 a monthly pension of around Rs 1,200, supporting them once they can no longer actively farm.

What you get

Also known as the Uttarakhand Financial Assistance Scheme for Old Age Farmers, this scheme provides a monthly pension (reported at around Rs 1,200 per month, with some sources citing Rs 1,000) to farmers aged 60 years or above who are still engaged in agricultural activity and hold a maximum of 2 hectares of land. It is targeted at the state's large population of small hill farmers who have limited land and no other organised old-age income support, recognising that Uttarakhand's terraced hill agriculture rarely generates enough surplus for farmers to build retirement savings.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer aged 60 years or above
• Maximum landholding of 2 hectares
• Resident of Uttarakhand and still engaged in agricultural activity

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply through the Social Welfare Department or local Agriculture office with age and land proof

2. 2

   Verification of landholding and age by the local administration

3. 3

   Monthly pension credited to the bank account via DBT

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Age proof
• Land record
• Bank account details