Madhu Babu Pension Yojana Odisha 2023 Apply Online

 The Odisha government has extended an invitation for the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) online application form for the year 2023, accessible at ssepd.gov.in. This program was initially launched in January 2008 and marked the consolidation of two pre-existing schemes: the Revised Old Age Pension Rules, 1989, and the Disability Pension Rules, 1985. In their place, the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana Rules, 2008, were introduced.

Under the ambit of MBPY, the state government has broadened its reach to include the transgender community. The scheme's primary objective is to offer financial assistance to destitute elderly individuals, differently-abled persons, and widows residing in the state of Odisha. Applicants have the convenience of submitting their applications through the official ssepd website, or they can opt to download the application form in PDF format.

The official ssepd website is now operational, and the state government is actively receiving online applications for the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), which encompasses various social security pension schemes. Individuals who fall into categories such as old age, widows, the disabled, or transgender individuals and do not find their names listed among the beneficiaries of the Madhu Babu Pension scheme can now register online for MBPY. Once registered, these individuals become eligible for pension benefits.

Approximately 5,000 transgender individuals will now receive monthly pensions ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 900, depending on their age and the specific category they fall under. In this article, we will provide you with comprehensive information about the eligibility criteria, financial norms, the online application process, and all relevant details regarding the MBPY Scheme. According to the SSEPD department, roughly 48 lakh people in the state are currently benefiting from this social welfare scheme.

Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Yojana Online Application Form 2023

Below is the complete process to apply online by filling Odisha Madhu Babu Pension Yojana application form 2023:-

STEP 1: Firstly visit the official website at http://ssepd.gov.in/

STEP 2: At the homepage, click at the “Schemes / Services” link under “Beneficiary Services” section as shown here.

STEP 3: Afterwards, the “Application for Beneficiary” page will appear as shown below.

STEP 4: Applicants can choose the name of the scheme as “Madhu Babu Pension Yojana” and click at the “Proceed” button. Afterwards, the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana online application form will appear.

In this MBPY apply online form, applicants needs to enter the asked information accurately and upload necessary certificates.
Finally, applicants can click at the “Submit” button to complete the MBPY online application process.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply Online for Odisha MBPY Scheme

A person will be eligible for pension if he / she:-

• is of 60 years of age and above
• Or, is a widow (irrespective of age)
• Or, is a leprosy patient with visible signs of deformity (irrespective of age)
• Or, is a person of 0 years of age or, above and unable to do normal work due to his/her deformity or disability being blind or, orthopaedically handicapped or, mentally retarded or, with cerebral palsy
• Or, a widow of AIDS patient (irrespective of age and income criteria mentioned under Rule 6(b).
• Or, an AIDS patient identified by the State / District AIDS Control Society (irrespective of income as under Rule 6 (b).
• Or, is a women fighting divorce cases in court (irrespective of age)
• Or, is a transgender (irrespective of age)
• has family income from all sources not exceeding Rs.24,000/- per annum (Tehsildar concerned to certify). For transgenders, annual income must not be more than Rs. 40,000/- per annum
• is a permanent resident / domicile of Odisha.

Furthermore, person must not be in receipt of any other pension from the union Government or the state government or any organization aided by either Government.

Financial Assistance under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana in Odisha

A person who is the beneficiary of Madhu Babu Pension Yojana will get the following benefits:-
A) Rs. 500 per month to all beneficiaries b/w 60 to 79 years of age.
B) Rs. 700 per month to all beneficiaries of 80 years or above age.

The pension due to beneficiary gets disbursed on 15th of every month, on JANA SEWA DlWAS in denomination of Rs 100 by BDO or any officer subordinate to BDO (in rural area) in Gram Panchayat office and by DSSO or any officer subordinate to DSSO at municipal office in the urban area.

Madhu Babu Pension Yojana Beneficiaries – Who Can Apply

This Madhu Babu Pension Yojana has been launched to provide social securities of old and destitute persons. The major beneficiaries are:-

1. Old and aged persons of 60 years of age and above.
2. Widows irrespective of age.
3. Women fighting divorce cases in courts
4. Persons affected by Hansen’s diseases/ Leprosy with visible signs of deformity irrespective of age.
5. Unmarried women over thirty years of age.
6. Persons with Disabilities.
7. AIDS patients.
8. Transgenders

Inclusion of Transgenders in MBPY Scheme of Odisha

The Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) is a social security initiative introduced by the Odisha state government. Under this program, approximately 5,000 transgender individuals will receive monthly pensions ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 900, contingent upon their age and specific category. This development was officially communicated by the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) on July 16. Furthermore, on the directive of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, women involved in divorce cases in courts were previously incorporated into the MBPY scheme.

The SSEPD department has issued a notification that introduces a new criterion for the inclusion of transgender individuals among the eligible categories. This amendment modifies Rule 6 (regarding eligibility criteria) of the Madhu Babu Pension Rules of 2008. According to this notification, beneficiaries should possess a certificate issued under Section 6 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019. Additionally, the notification stipulates that the beneficiary's annual income should not exceed Rs. 40,000, and they should not be an income tax-paying member or a government employee.

MBPY Offline Registration Form PDF Download

To get such pension the beneficiaries has to apply in the prescribed form to the concerned B.D.Os/ E.Os. The prescribed form on MBPY is available in the MBPY guidelines which can be checked through the link – http://ssepd.gov.in/system/download/mbpy%20guidelines.pdf

The MBPY offline registration / application form PDF will appear as shown below which can be downloaded easily:-

Application forms may also be obtained free of cost from the Office of the Block Development Officer or Executive Officer of the Municipality/NAC concerned. The Sanctioning Authority is the Sub-Collector who sanctions pension in favour of the beneficiaries on the recommendation of the B.D.Os. The eligible applications are being sanctioned on first come first serve basis from the waiting list.

Payment Mode for Beneficiaries

The pension is being disbursed to the beneficiaries in shape of Cash at G.P head quarters on a fixed date i.e. 15th of each month i.e. on the Jana Seva Divas after due identification by the PRI members. To ensure transparency, there would be dissemination of beneficiaries list in the Block Office & G.P office. People can contact Block Development Officer (BDO) of the concerned block or the Executive Officers of ULBs.