troduced for beneficiaries in Barabanki. The three-month pension amount of ₹3,000 will be transferred directly to eligible beneficiaries through DBT.
The new arrangement is aimed at changing how the quarterly pension is credited.
According to the report, around 1.19 lakh old-age pension beneficiaries in Barabanki have started receiving the pension amount in their bank accounts.
Old Age Pension in UP Gets New Payment System
Under the revised system, the total quarterly pension of ₹3,000 will be divided into two instalments of ₹1,500 each.
Each instalment will be released at an interval of about 45 days, instead of the entire three-month amount being credited together.
The pension will be transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Beneficiaries can also check the payment status through SMS and the relevant portal.
The new system applies to eligible beneficiaries under the Uttar Pradesh old-age pension scheme.
Those who have completed 60 years of age can apply, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.
How the Pension Amount Will Be Shared
The contribution from the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government varies according to the beneficiary’s age.
For beneficiaries below 80 years, the state government’s contribution is ₹2,400 out of the quarterly ₹3,000 pension, while the Centre contributes ₹600.
For beneficiaries above 80 years, the Centre and state government will contribute equally. Each will provide ₹1,500 towards the quarterly pension amount.
This means the total pension remains ₹3,000 for the three-month period, but the payment will now reach beneficiaries in two separate instalments.
Who Can Apply for Old Age Pension in UP
Applicants must have completed 60 years of age and meet the prescribed income and documentation requirements.
The reported annual income limit is ₹46,080 for rural areas and ₹56,460 for urban areas.
Applicants need documents including an Aadhaar card, bank passbook, family register copy and passport-size photograph. Educational qualification documents may also be required if applicable.
Applications are submitted through the Integrated Social Pension Portal of Uttar Pradesh. An Aadhaar-linked bank account is also required for receiving the pension through DBT.
What Beneficiaries Should Know
The biggest change for beneficiaries is the payment schedule.
Instead of receiving ₹3,000 together for three months, eligible pensioners will receive ₹1,500 twice, with each instalment released after roughly 45 days.
Beneficiaries should ensure that their Aadhaar and bank account details are correctly linked so that the DBT payment can reach the intended account.
Payment information can be checked through SMS and the pension portal.
The revised system is therefore important for elderly beneficiaries who depend on the pension for regular financial support.
The total quarterly amount remains ₹3,000, while the timing of its payment has changed.
