Pension Scheme for Destitute Transgender
The ‘Pension Scheme for Destitute Transgender’ was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to help poor transgender above 40 years of age who are unable to earn their livelihood.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Pension Scheme for Destitute Transgender” was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to help poor transgender who are above the age of 40 years and are unable to earn their livelihood. Interested and eligible applicants should apply via Common Service Centres (CSC).
Benefits
Pension of ₹ 1,000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be Transgender.
The applicant should be destitute.
The applicant’s age should be 40 years and above.
The applicant should be physically unable to work and earn.
The applicant should not have received assistance from any family member or other sources.
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 of ₹ 1,000/- per month.
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 | Pension Scheme for Destitute Transgender |
| Short Title | PSFDT |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | Transgender |
| Age Range | 40 — Any years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 12 Jun 2026
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