Guidelines for Pensioners Welfare Associations (PWAs) including Grant-in-aid – DoPPW O.M. dated 31.10.2025
No. 11/1/2025-P&PW(H)-X
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: 31.10.2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Guidelines for Pensioners Welfare Associations (PWAs) including Grant-in-aid.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) vide O.M. No. 4(2)/2024-P&PW(H)-10043 dated 1° September, 2025 has issued Comprehensive guidelines for Evaluation of identified Pensioners’ Welfare Associations (PWAs), Grant-in-Aid and for identification of new Pensioners’ Welfare Associations (Copy attached).
2. These guidelines have been framed based on the recommendations of the Committee constituted by the Department to streamline and strengthen the functioning of PWAs across the country. The document outlines the revised criteria for evaluation, eligibility for Grant-in-Aid, identification of new Associations, and monitoring mechanisms for ensuring efficient and transparent functioning.
3. All identified Pensioners’ Welfare Associations are requested to go through the enclosed guidelines carefully and ensure strict adherence to the procedures and parameters laid down therein while applying for Grant-in-Aid and while carrying out their welfare activities.
4. These guidelines will be reviewed periodically as specified in the OM dated 01.09.2025
5. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
(Sttbhash Chander)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele. No. 2464463 1
To,
All Identified Pensioners Welfare Associations of DoPPW.
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