The correct answer is C) Sandhya Suraksha.
Sandhya Suraksha is a pension scheme that provides monthly pensions to senior citizens, widows, and differently-abled persons in Karnataka. The scheme is funded by the state government and is aimed at providing financial security to the elderly and the vulnerable sections of the society.
The eligibility criteria for the scheme are as follows:
- The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka.
- The applicant must be 60 years of age or above for men and 55 years of age or above for women.
- The applicant must not have any other source of income.
- The applicant must not be a government employee.
The amount of pension under the scheme is as follows:
- For men, the pension is Rs. 1,000 per month.
- For women, the pension is Rs. 1,200 per month.
- For differently-abled persons, the pension is Rs. 1,500 per month.
The application form for the scheme can be obtained from the office of the Deputy Commissioner or the Assistant Commissioner in the district. The completed application form along with the necessary documents should be submitted to the same office.
The documents required for the application are as follows:
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- Proof of age
- Proof of income
- Proof of residence
The application process is simple and hassle-free. The applicant will be required to submit the application form along with the necessary documents to the office of the Deputy Commissioner or the Assistant Commissioner in the district. The application will be processed and the pension will be disbursed to the applicant’s bank account.
The scheme is a great initiative by the state government to provide financial security to the elderly and the vulnerable sections of the society. The scheme is simple and hassle-free to apply for and the benefits are easily accessible to the beneficiaries.