Social Security Pension Scheme

What is Social Security Pension Scheme?

Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹500/- is provided to Below Poverty Line (BPL) Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and dwarf individuals to support them in living a respectful life.

Benefit

- Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a pension of ₹500/- per month. **Note:** The pension amount will be directly transferred to the applicant's bank account.

Level

State — Chhattisgarh

Ministry / Dept.

Social Welfare Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh. 1. The applicant should be either a person with a disability or a dwarf person. 1. Children with disabilities (CwDs) aged 6-17 years are eligible, the CwDs in the age group of 6-14 should be school-going. 1. Persons with disabilities who are 18 ye

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Benefits

- Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a pension of ₹500/- per month. **Note:** The pension amount will be directly transferred to the applicant's bank account.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   In Rural Areas: Step 1: The applicant, who fulfills the eligibility criteria, may visit the office of the Gram Panchayat and collect the application form , which is available free of cost. Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the Gram Panchayat. You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the Gram Panchayat. Step 3: The Gram Panchayat will review and recommend the application and then forward it to the District Panchayat within 07 days. In urban areas: Step 1: Eligible applicants should visit the office of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat, or Panchayat Raj institution to collect the application form , which is available free of cost. Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the respective office (Municipality/Municipal Corporation/Nagar Panchayat). You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the office. Note 1: The concerned urban body/District Panchayat has the authority to approve or reject the applications. Note 2: If a printed application form is not available, you may submit your application on plain paper.

2. Step 2: Online application — step 1

   Registration Process: Step 1: Go to the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal . Step 2: Click on " Citizen Login ." Step 3: If you are a new user, select " New Registration ." Step 4: Enter your registration details and click "Submit." Step 5: Your Registration Summary will be displayed, and you will receive your password on your registered mobile number. Application Process: Step 1: Go to the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal . Step 2: Click on ‘Login’ or " Citizen Login ". Step 3: Enter your username and password, and then click ‘Login’. Step 4: After logging in, click on "My Service" and search for the scheme to apply for. Step 5: Click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill in all required details, upload important documents, and click ‘Submit.’

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.