Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme – Tamil Nadu
The ‘Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme’ is a state initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Its goal is to offer a ₹1,000 pension to individuals aged 18 and above. Eligibility criteria include a disability percentage of 80% or above.
About This Scheme
The ‘Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme’ is a state initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Its goal is to offer a ₹1,000 pension to individuals aged 18 and above, who belong to households below the poverty line. Eligibility criteria include a disability percentage of 80% or above, or severe/multiple disabilities.
Benefits
Pension:
₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
One free saree to a female pensioner.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should belong to the “Below Poverty Line” category.
The applicant’s age should be 18 years and above.
The applicant should have a disability of 80% or above, or should have multiple disabilities.
Application Process
Apply Online – via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest
Common Service Center
(CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Pension:
₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
One free saree to a female pensioner.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.
Application Process
Apply Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center
(CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme – Tamil Nadu |
| Short Title | IGNDPSTN |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | BPL, PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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