Punjab Dependent Children Pension Scheme (Punjab)

Documents Required

• Birth certificate / age proof
• Residence proof
• Income certificate
• Bank details
• Death certificate (if applicable)
• Disability proof (if parents disabled)

The goal is simple:

Ensure children can continue education and basic living without financial hardship.

Recent government statements confirm the scheme focuses on:

• education support
• financial stability
• social protection

1. Monthly pension (commonly around ₹1500, depending on policy updates)
2. Direct benefit transfer to bank account
3. Helps with:

• education
• food
• daily needs

A child is eligible if:

• Age is below 21 years
• Parents are:
• deceased OR
• missing OR
• unable to support (disabled/incapacitated)
• Family annual income is below ₹60,000
• Must be a resident of Punjab

• The scheme is actively running in 2025–2026
• Punjab government released ₹314+ crore for beneficiaries recently

This confirms:

Scheme is active

Still funded and active