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The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Old Age Assistance Scheme

The aim of the scheme is to provide social security by way of financial assistance to destitute, senior citizens who are without any means of subsistence and having no one to give financial support to them for their livelihood.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Old Age Assistance Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
States and UTsAndaman and Nicobar Islands
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsPension, Senior Citizen, Financial Assistance, Old Age

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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