Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II in the state. This scheme is fully funded by the State Government.
About This Scheme
The “Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme” was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II in the state. The state government fully funds this scheme.
Objective:
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the state’s leprosy patients.
Benefits
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
The applicant should be a leprosy patient with Visible Deformities Grade-II.
Application Process
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To avail of the benefits of this scheme, eligible persons should submit their applications in the prescribed format at the respective block office.
Note: The application is approved by the Block Development Officer at the block level.
Complaints & Grievance Redressal:
The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II.
Application Process
Apply Offline
To avail of the benefits of this scheme, eligible persons should submit their applications in the prescribed format at the respective block office.
Note: The application is approved by the Block Development Officer at the block level.
Complaints & Grievance Redressal:
The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme |
| Short Title | BSLWS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Bihar |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 06 Jun 2026
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