Under this Scheme, pension is granted to women of 58 years of age and above and to men of 65 years of age and above. The maximum income for eligibility under the scheme is Rs. 2000/- p.m. for single beneficiary and Rs. 3000/- p.m. for couple. The applicant having ownership of maximum 2 Acre Nehri/Chahi land or maximum 4 Acre Barani land (including husband & wife) and with income not exceeding the prescribed limit of Rs. 2000/- per month for single beneficiary and Rs.3000/- per month for couple with their other source of income is/are eligible. As per notification issued by the Govt. on date 15.10.2013, the condition of considering the income of son/sons for eligibility has been removed.