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Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab)

The "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)" provides ₹300/- per month to disabled persons (80% or more disability) aged 18 and above. After age 80, the amount increases to ₹500/-. Dwarfs are also eligible.

Ministry / Department
Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab)?

The "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)" provides ₹300/- per month to disabled persons (80% or more disability) aged 18 and above. After age 80, the amount increases to ₹500/-. Dwarfs are also eligible.

Benefit
- Pension is Rs. 300/- per month (age 18-79 year) - Pension is Rs. 500/- per month (age 80 and above year)
Level
State — Punjab
Ministry / Dept.
Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab. 1. The applicant should be a person with a disability. 1. The percentage of the disability should be 80% or more. 1. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 80 years.
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

- Pension is Rs. 300/- per month (age 18-79 year) - Pension is Rs. 500/- per month (age 80 and above year)

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab. 1. The applicant should be a person with a disability. 1. The percentage of the disability should be 80% or more. 1. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 80 years.Area: PunjabBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Social Security Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Social Security Officer .

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

      Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

    5. Step 5: Online application — step 1

      Step 1: Register on the UMANG Portal

    6. Step 6: Online application — step 2

      Visit the official website of UMANG. In the top right corner of the landing page, click "Register." You will be taken to the Registration Page. Fill in all the mandatory fields.

    7. Step 7: Online application — step 3

      Step 2: Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation

    8. Step 8: Online application — step 4

      You will be redirected to the mobile number verification page. Enter your mobile number and get it verified via OTP. Create an MPIN to complete the registration process. You will be taken to the UMANG homepage. Login using your Mobile Number and MPIN.

    9. Step 9: Online application — step 5

      Step 3: Accessing Services on UMANG

    10. Step 10: Online application — step 6

      Visit the " National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) " page on UMANG and click "Apply Online".

    11. Step 11: Online application — step 7

      Step 4: Completing the Application

    12. Step 12: Online application — step 8

      In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the required documents in the specified format and size.

    13. Step 13: Online application — step 9

      Step 5: Review and Confirmation

    14. Step 14: Online application — step 10

      Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections, if required. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, if any.

    15. Step 15: Online application — step 11

      Step 6: Submitting the Application

    16. Step 16: Online application — step 12

      Click the "Submit" or "Apply" button to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message upon successful submission of the application.

    Sources & References

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