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Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme – Jharkhand

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Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to severely disabled and multi-disabled individuals aged 18 and above who are living below the poverty line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life.

About This Scheme

The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to severely disabled and multi-disabled individuals aged 18 and above who are living below the poverty line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life.

Benefits

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of ₹1000/- (Central contribution- ₹300/-, State Contribution- ₹700/-).

Eligibility Criteria

The age of the applicant should be 18 years or above.

The applicant’s name should be included in the list of families living Below Poverty Line.

The applicant should be suffering from severe or multiple disabilities

(Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 & Section-2.

The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme (Chief Minister State Widow Honor Pension Scheme (formerly State Widow Honor Pension Scheme), Chief Minister State HIV/AIDS Affected Person Sahayataarth Pension Scheme (formerly State Security Pension Scheme for HIV/AIDS Affected Persons) and Swami Vivekanand Disabled Self-Reliance Promotion Scheme).

Application Process

Apply Offline

Step 1: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Block Development Officer in rural areas and the concerned Zonal Officer in urban areas.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Benefits

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of ₹1000/- (Central contribution- ₹300/-, State Contribution- ₹700/-).

Application Process

Apply Offline
Step 1: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Block Development Officer in rural areas and the concerned Zonal Officer in urban areas.

References & Official Links

Scheme Details

Full NameIndira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme – Jharkhand
Short TitleIGNDPSJ
LevelState
Scheme ForIndividual
MinistryMinistry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
CategoriesSocial welfare & Empowerment
StatesJharkhand
GenderFemale
Age RangeAny — 18 years
Caste/CategoryBPL, PwD
AreaBoth
Income Limit₹100,000/year
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