Integrated Social Security Scheme: Pension to Physically Challenged Persons

About This Scheme

The scheme "Pension to Physically Challenged Persons" is a sub-component of the “Integrated Social Security Scheme (IGSSS)” implemented by the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is provided to poor physically handicapped persons (including those who are blind, deaf, or dumb) with a degree of disability 40% or above and having no source of income.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh. 1. The applicant should be a physically challenged person with a disability of 40% or more (including Blind, Deaf, Dumb). 1. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. 1. The applicant's age should be between 18 and 79 years. 1. The applicant should have no source of income.

Benefits

Amount of pension: ₹1,000/- per month per beneficiary

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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