# Scheme 4: Sandhya Suraksha Yojana [![ss.png](https://schemesandentitlements.org/public/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/ss.png)](https://schemesandentitlements.org/public/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/ss.png) ### What is Sandhya Suraksha Yojana? The Karnataka state government has initiated the Sandhya Suraksha Yojana to provide financial assistance to senior citizens in the state. The Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Scheme offers monthly pensions to eligible senior citizens. Under the Sandhya Suraksha Yojana Scheme, the government will provide beneficiaries with medical facilities through non-governmental organizations. Eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of 400 rupees from the state government. Individuals using KSRTC for travel may also be eligible for discounted bus transportation. Additionally, the scheme includes Day Care Centers to support senior citizens in need. ### Key aspects related to Old age pension
**Benefits** **Amount (Rs.)** **Frequency** **Applies to** **Contribution by worker (Rs.)** **Time specified (days)** **Time taken (days)** **Fee specified (Rs.)** **Money spent (Rs.)** **Timeline for submission**
Sandhya Suraksha Yojana A monthly pension of 1,200 Monthly Old age -
### What is the eligibility criteria for accessing benefits from the Sandhya Suraksha Yojana? Applicants applying under this scheme are required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria: - The applicant should be 65 years of age or older. - The applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka. - The applicant's income should be less than 20,000 rupees per month. - The applicant should from Below Poverty Line (BPL) - The deposited amount in the bank should not exceed 10,000 rupees. - This pension scheme is primarily designed for weavers, farmers, fishermen, and other unorganized sectors. ### What type of documents required for application? The following documents need to be submitted during the registration for the scheme:
1. Applicant's Income Certificate. 2. Applicant's Aadhar card 3. BPL ration card 4. Birth Certificate or Identity Proof with the date of birth. 5. Bank passbook and details of savings or deposits. 6. Commercial certification, with the signature attested by the Tehsildar of the relevant taluka for business verification.
### How to Apply ### Why do domestic workers often fail to get benefits of Sandhya Suraksha Scheme? ### ### Whats the difference between Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme and Sandhya Suraksha Yojana? The Karnataka state-specific pension, known as Sandhya Suraksha, is applicable from the age of 65. However, there is no restriction concerning the presence of an 18+ male member in the family. This implies that even if there is an adult male aged 18 or older in the family, the elderly individuals in the family will still be eligible to receive the pension.