Pension To The Disabled Person

About This Scheme

The Pension to the Disabled Person scheme under the Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Chandigarh is Disability pension to a disabled person granted to Physically Handicapped persons. A person who is disabled to the extent of 40% and is resident of Union Territory of Chandigarh and fulfills the income criteria i.e., family income does not exceed ₹1.50 lacs per annum. is eligible for a grant of pension. Everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect, regardless of their abilities. Offering a pension to disabled persons recognizes their inherent value and ensures they are not left to live in poverty or dependence.

Eligibility

1. The applicant's disability must be to the extent of 40% or above then they will be eligible to avail the benefit of same. 1. The applicant must be a resident of UT Chandigarh for more than 3 years. 1. The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1.50 lacs annually.

Benefits

- The pension payable to each person shall be ₹1000/- per annum to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability. - ₹2000/-per annum to those persons having more than 70% of disability.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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