Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh

About This Scheme

The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme" is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to severely disabled (with a disability of 80% and above) and multi-disabled individuals aged 18 to 79 years who are living below the poverty line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life. This scheme is centrally sponsored.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh. 1. The applicant should be a person with multiple disabilities. 1. The applicant should have severe disabilities (with a disability percentage of 80% or above). 1. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 79 years. 1. The applicant's name should be included in the list of families living Below Poverty Line. 1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme. Note 1: Severe disability means any one type of disability which is more than 80%. Note 2: Multiple disabilities means more than one type of disability.

Benefits

- Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of ₹500/-, (Central contribution- ₹300/-, State Contribution- ₹200/-).

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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