The State Old Age Pension Scheme was introduced in the State w.e.f. 1.4.1975. Under the Scheme, State Govt. were providing pension @ Rs.100/- per month per beneficiary to old and destitute persons of  60 years of age and above, to leprosy patients with visible signs of deformity and to destitute widows irrespective of age. For all the above categories, the annual income of the beneficiaries must not exceed Rs.3200/-.

However from April,2006 the State Govt. has enhanced the rate of pension under this scheme to Rs.200/- per month per beneficiary along with the pensions under National Old Age Pension and Orissa Disabilty Pension.

The coverage under the Scheme is 6,75,000 including the enhancement of 35,000 made during 2004-05.

During the year, 2006-07, Rs.8100.00 lakhs has been provided in the State’s Non-Plan Budget for payment of pension to the above targeted  6,75,000 beneficiaries under the scheme.