The "Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni" Scheme was launched on 2nd October 2018, the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

The "Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni" Scheme was launched by the (then) Chief Minister of Assam Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.

Swahid Kushal Konwar was a freedom fighter.

The scheme is managed by the Dept. of Panchayat & Rural Development, Govt. of Assam.

The objective of the scheme is to streamline the payment of old-age pensions and funds.

The beneficiary will be granted a sum of ₹ 250/- per month.

The amount of the pension is deposited into the bank account of the beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The scheme is meant for the residents of the State of Assam, who are 60 years or above in age.

The scheme is expected to cover 15,000-20,000 people in every constituency.

There are 126 constituencies in the state of Assam.

No, there are no such criteria for this scheme.

The pension amount will be remitted on the first day of every month to the account of the beneficiary.

The scheme guidelines can be found at this link - https://assam.gov.in/scheme-page/526

The mandatory fields in the Application Form are - Name of the applicant. Name of the applicant’s Father/Mother/Husband/Wife. Gender of the applicant. Date of Birth of the applicant Category of Caste (ST/SC/OBC/Others). Details of address, which includes the district; block; panchayat; village; ward number; and landmark of the applicant. Details of the bank account, which includes the name of the bank; the name of the branch; IFSC Code; and Account Number. Mobile number of the applicant.

You can get the same from your nearest Gaon Panchayat/Development Block/ Municipal Corporation/Municipal Board/Town Committee of the respective jurisdiction.