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Mukhyamantri Aadim Jan Jati Pension Yojana

The Mukhyamantri Aadim Jan Jati Pension Yojana, launched on 08-07-2015 by the Jharkhand Government, provides financial assistance to primitive tribal families. The pension is given to the adult married woman or, if none, the male head of the family.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Jharkhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance of ₹1,000 per month is directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary through the Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Who can apply

The applicant should be an adult woman.; The applicant should be married.; The applicant must belong to one of the recognized primitive tribal groups: Asur, Birhor, Hill-Kharia, Korwa, Mal-Paharia, etc.; No family member of the applicant should have a government or public sector job that provides a regular salary.; The family should not have a steady income from any government or public sector employment.; The applicant cannot receive benefits from other pension schemes like the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension, Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension, or similar schemes.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the Mukhyamantri Aadim Jan Jati Pension Yojana?

This scheme provides financial assistance to primitive tribal families in Jharkhand.

Who can apply for the pension under this scheme?

The adult married woman in the family can apply. If no married woman is present, the male head of the family can apply.

Which tribal groups are eligible for this scheme?

Primitive tribal groups like Asur, Birhor, Hill-Kharia, Korwa, Mal-Paharia, and others are eligible.

What is the age requirement for the applicant?

The applicant must be an adult (18 years or older).

Can a family with a government employee apply?

No, the family must not have any member employed in the government or public sector with a regular income.

How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?

Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of [?]1,000.

Is there any income limit for eligibility?

Yes, the family must not have a steady income from government or public sector employment.

Can I apply if I am already receiving another pension?

No, beneficiaries receiving pensions from schemes like Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension cannot apply for this scheme.

Where should I submit the application?

Rural applicants submit to the Block Development Officer and urban applicants submit to the Zonal Officer.

How is the pension amount disbursed?

The pension is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through ABPS/PFMS.