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Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme

A non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to Divyangjans aged 18 and above who belong to a poor family (BPL) in society.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Rural Development
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme?

A non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to Divyangjans aged 18 and above who belong to a poor family (BPL) in society.

Benefit
- A pension of Rs.300/- per month is provided to Divyangjan between 18-79 years. - A pension of Rs.500/- per month will be provided to Divyangjan aged 80 years and above.
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Rural Development
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
The eligibility criteria for a disabled person to avail of the benefits are as follows. - The age of the applicant should be 18 years and above. - The applicant should be a resident of India. - The applicant should be a physically or mentally disabled person. - The applicant’s disability should be m
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

- A pension of Rs.300/- per month is provided to Divyangjan between 18-79 years. - A pension of Rs.500/- per month will be provided to Divyangjan aged 80 years and above.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for a disabled person to avail of the benefits are as follows. - The age of the applicant should be 18 years and above. - The applicant should be a resident of India. - The applicant should be a physically or mentally disabled person. - The applicant’s disability should be mArea: IndiaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      One can download UMANG App or visit website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home The citizen can login using mobile number and OTP. Once logged In, citizen can search for NSAP. Click on “Apply Online” Fill the basic details, choose the mode of payment of pension, upload photo and click on “Submit”.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 1

      Individuals can submit completely filled applications to the Gram Panchayat / Block Office in the rural area and the Municipality / Municipal Council in the urban area, as per eligibility. A Verification Officer or Verification Team under an authorized officer verifies the applications with reference to facts related to eligibility The Verification Officer make the necessary recommendation for sanction or rejection with reasons. The list of applicants with the recommendations of the Verifying Authority is discussed in the Gram Sabha in rural areas or Ward Sabha / Area Sabha as designated by the State Government in urban areas and thereafter in the Gram Panchayats and Municipalities. If the time limits are not adhered to by Gram Sabha / Ward Sabhas, Gram Panchayats / Municipalities the Verification Officer directly submits his recommendations to the Sanctioning Authority under intimation to the Gram Panchayat / Municipality. After receipt of applications which are verified and recommended by the Gram Sabha / Ward Committee / Area Sabha, the Sanctioning Authority convey approval to the applicant in the form of a Sanction Order with a copy to Gram Panchayat / Municipality concerned. The Sanctioning Authority issues Sanction Order under his seal Every beneficiary who has been sanctioned pension under schemes of NSAP are issued a Pension Passbook. The Passbook contain details of the Sanction Order, particulars of the pensioner and disbursement details The list of beneficiaries to whom sanctions are issued is displayed at the Gram Panchayat / Ward / Municipal Office and updated every three months. The Pension amount is directly paid to the beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) process to their post office or bank account.

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