Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme

SOCIAL WELFARE

Objectives of Scheme:

  • To assure a respectful life financial assistance are provided to severe and multi-disabled persons who are living below poverty line.

Eligibility of the Beneficiaries:

  • Severe (disability 80% and above) and multi-disabled persons of age group 18 to 79 years

Benefits Under the Scheme:

  • Rs. 500 per month (Central Contribution - Rs. 300, State Contribution - Rs. 200)

Selection Process:

  • The urban bodies / village panchayats will forward the application to the respective ULBs/Janpad panchayats with their recommendation. The respective urban bodies / Janpad panchayats have the right to accept / reject the same.