Nashik’s 72-year-old Ramabai Shinde lives alone. Her son migrated to Pune for work. BPL family — annual income below ₹21,000. She applied for Shravanbal Seva State Pension through her Talathi office in 2024. Every month since then — ₹1,500 arrives in her bank account. It pays for medicines and ration.
Shravanbal Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana (श्रावणबाळ सेवा राज्य निवृत्तीवेतन योजना) — Maharashtra Government’s monthly pension scheme for destitute senior citizens. Managed by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. Over 25 lakh senior citizens receive benefits.
Official Portal: 👉 sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in | Apply: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
💡 Quick Answer (त्वरित उत्तर): Amount: ₹1,500/month (NOT ₹600 — that was old amount) Who: 65+ destitute seniors — BPL or income below ₹21,000 Apply: Nearest Talathi/BDO office + Online at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in Status: sas.mahait.org/Beneficiary_Status/Beneficiary Helpline: 1800-120-8040 | sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in
⚠️ Important — ₹600 नहीं, ₹1,500 मिलता है!
बहुत websites पर गलत जानकारी है — 2026 में सही amount:
Many websites still show ₹600 — that is outdated। Current 2026 amount = ₹1,500/month for all eligible beneficiaries।
Amount Breakdown — कितना मिलेगा?
| Category | Age | Central (IGNOAPS) | State (Shravanbal) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A (BPL) | 65–79 years | ₹200/month | ₹1,300/month | ₹1,500/month |
| Group A (BPL) | 80+ years | ₹500/month | ₹1,000/month | ₹1,500/month |
| Group B (income ≤₹21,000) | 65+ years | — | ₹1,500/month | ₹1,500/month |
Group A = BPL list mein naam hai Group B = BPL nahi but annual income ₹21,000 se kam Both groups ko same ₹1,500/month milta hai
पात्रता (Eligibility — पात्रतेसाठी अटी)
Eligible:
- ✅ Maharashtra permanent resident — minimum 15 years
- ✅ Age 65 years or above
- ✅ BPL family (Group A) OR annual income ₹21,000 or below (Group B)
- ✅ Destitute — no family support
- ✅ Indian citizen
Special case — Disability:
- Disabled persons: income limit = ₹50,000 (higher)
Not eligible:
- ❌ Already receiving pension from another government scheme
- ❌ Income above ₹21,000 (non-BPL)
- ❌ Maharashtra resident less than 15 years
Apply कैसे करें (अर्ज कसा करावा)
Method 1 — Online (Aaple Sarkar / Maha DBT):
Step 1: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in open karein
Step 2: “New User? Register Here” → Email + Mobile OTP verify karein
Step 3: Login → “Social Justice” → “Shravanbal Seva State Pension” select karein
Step 4: Form fill karein — personal details, address (English + Marathi), bank details
Step 5: Documents upload karein
Step 6: Submit → Application ID save karein
Method 2 — Offline (Recommended for elderly):
Step 1: Nearest Talathi office ya BDO office jaayein
Step 2: Application form lo — free
Step 3: Form fill karein + documents attach karein
Step 4: Office mein jama karein → receipt lo
Step 5: District Collector/DySP office se processing hogi
Documents Required (आवश्यक कागदपत्रे)
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Proof | Birth certificate / School leaving cert / Aadhaar / Voter ID |
| Income Proof / BPL Card | Tehsildar/SDO certificate |
| Residence Proof | Gram Sevak / Talathi certificate (15 years) |
| Bank Passbook | Account linked to Aadhaar |
| Aadhaar Card | Mandatory |
| Passport Photo | Recent — 2 copies |
Status Check (अर्जाची स्थिती)
Online status check — 2 methods:
Method 1 — SAS Portal: Step 1: sas.mahait.org/Beneficiary_Status/Beneficiary Step 2: Aadhaar number + Captcha + OTP Step 3: Status screen par
Method 2 — Maha DBT: Step 1: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in → Login Step 2: “Track Application” → Scheme select → Application ID
Status Meanings:
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved ✅ | Pension approved | Bank account check karein |
| Under Review | Processing | 30-60 din wait karein |
| Pending Documents | Document missing | Submit missing document |
| Rejected | Reason dekho | Talathi office se appeal |
Payment Kab Aayega?
- Pension monthly credited — direct bank transfer
- Usually 1st-10th of every month
- PFMS: pfms.nic.in → Know Your Payments → bank account number se check karein
Scheme Connection — Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar
Important: Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anant Yojana ke beneficiaries 65 saal ke hone par automatically Shravanbal mein shift hote hain — new application ki zaroorat nahi।
FAQ — वारंवार विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न
Shravanbal Seva Pension 2026 mein kitna milta hai? (श्रावणबाळ योजनेत किती पैसे मिळतात?) ₹1,500/month — sabhi eligible beneficiaries ko। ₹600 = outdated amount।
Apply kahan karein? (अर्ज कुठे करावा?) Online: mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in। Offline: nearest Talathi / BDO office।
Kitne saal ka resident hona chahiye? Minimum 15 saal Maharashtra mein permanent resident।
Status kaise check karein? (अर्जाची स्थिती कशी तपासावी?) sas.mahait.org/Beneficiary_Status/Beneficiary → Aadhaar number + OTP।
Helpline: 1800-120-8040 | sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Status Check | sas.mahait.org/Beneficiary_Status/Beneficiary |
| Official Scheme | sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Helpline | 1800-120-8040 |
Ramabai Shinde’s ₹1,500 arrives every month without fail.
Maharashtra mein 65+ senior citizen hain — sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in ya nearest Talathi office se apply karein। श्रावणबाळ पेन्शन योजनेसाठी आजच अर्ज करा।
Information based on sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in official portal and Maharashtra Social Justice Department.