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Transgender Pension Scheme

The Transgender Pension Scheme is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the upliftment and support of transgender persons.

Ministry / Department
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Transgender Pension Scheme?

The Transgender Pension Scheme is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the upliftment and support of transgender persons.

Benefit
- The scheme provides a monthly pension of Rs. 650 to transgender persons who are above 18 years of age and belong to the BPL (Below the Poverty Line) category. - Monthly pension of Rs. 1200 to transgender persons who are above 80 years of age or 70% disabled and belong to the BPL (Below the Poverty Line) category.
Level
State — Himachal Pradesh
Ministry / Dept.
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh. 1. The applicant must be above 18 years of age. 1. The applicant must belong to the BPL category. 1. The applicant must have a transgender identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

- The scheme provides a monthly pension of Rs. 650 to transgender persons who are above 18 years of age and belong to the BPL (Below the Poverty Line) category. - Monthly pension of Rs. 1200 to transgender persons who are above 80 years of age or 70% disabled and belong to the BPL (Below the Poverty Line) category.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh. 1. The applicant must be above 18 years of age. 1. The applicant must belong to the BPL category. 1. The applicant must have a transgender identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate.Area: Himachal PradeshBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      • The applicant can obtain the application form from the District Social Welfare Officer or the concerned Tehsil Welfare Officer.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      • The application form must be duly filled with accurate information and submitted along with necessary documents such as a BPL card, bank account details, and a transgender identity certificate.

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      • The application is then verified and processed by the concerned authorities, and the pension amount is disbursed to the beneficiary's bank account.

    Sources & References

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