The "Madhu Babu Pension Yojana" was launched on 1st January 2008.

The scheme is managed by the Women & Child Development Department, Government of Orissa.

No, the scheme is applicable only to the residents of the State of Orissa.

The maximum amount of pension that one can receive through this scheme is ₹ 700/- per month.

Yes, the applicant should be at least 60 years in age.

For the beneficiary who is between 60-79 years of age, the pension would be ₹ 500/- per month.

For the beneficiary who is 80 Years and Above in age, the pension would be ₹ 700/- per month.

The scheme guidelines can be found at this link - https://ssepd.gov.in/system/download/mbpy%20guidelines.pdf

No, in order to be eligible, the applicant should not already be in receipt of any other pension from the union Government or the state government or any organization aided by either Government.

Yes, the family income of the applicant (from all sources) should not exceed ₹ 24,000/- per annum.

The format of the Application Form may be obtained from the Office of the Block Development Officer of the Block or, the Executive Officer, Municipality / NAC, Gram Panchayat Head Quarters free of cost.

The following self-attested documents are required to be attached: 1. Three identical attested copies of recent passport-size photographs (for all categories of MBP). 2. Certificate regarding total annual family income from the concerned Tahasildar (for all, except WP-AIDS / DP-AIDS) 3. Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority with due mention of the latest percentage of disability or, such for the applicants of pension due to disability(for DP category) 4. Medical Certificate regarding suffering from Leprosy and loss of limbs and being unable to do normal works from the competent authority / Medical Officer Local P.H.C. / Hospital duly countersigned by the concerned Block Development Officer / Tahasildar (for CLP). 5. Recommendation from Orissa State AIDS Control Society (for DP-AIDS) 6. Proof of age in respect of the applicant (for OAP / DP categories) (Electoral Roll of the Gram Panchayat / N.A.C./ Municipality OR School Leaving Certificate OR Birth Registration Certificate). NOTE: If none of the above are available/dependable the age certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon of the nearest P.H.C./ Hospital may be obtained.

The following documents are accpeted as a Proof of Age: Electoral Roll of the Gram Panchayat / N.A.C./ Municipality OR School Leaving Certificate OR Birth Registration Certificate.

If such a case, the age certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon of the nearest P.H.C./ Hospital may be obtained.

Three identical attested copies of recent passport-size photographs (for all categories of MBP).