Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons

About This Scheme

​The scheme "Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons" was introduced by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to Persons with Disabilities who have no source of income. The scheme covers persons with disabilities, including those who are deaf, mute, blind, mentally retarded, or orthopedically disabled, with a disability level of 40% or more. The District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats (VDPs) of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep implement the scheme to ensure smooth processing and disbursement. The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Union Territory of Lakshadweep. 1. The applicant should be a specially-abled person who is deaf, dumb, blind, mentally retarded, or orthopedically disabled. 1. The applicant should have at least 40% disability, certified by a competent authority. 1. The applicant should not have a monthly income exceeding ₹1,500/- (₹18,000 per annum). 1. The applicant should not have any source of income. 1. The applicant should not be a recipient of any other similar pension scheme provided by the government.

Benefits

Under this scheme, eligible individuals receive a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- (₹18,000/- per annum). - Mode of Disbursement: The pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.- Frequency of Disbursement: The pension is disbursed on a monthly basis.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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