Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
About Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Rural Development launched the “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme” in February 2009 to support people with disabilities across the country. Introduced under the National Social Assistance Programme, it gives a monthly pension to disabled persons to improve their quality of life. Any BPL person over 18 with 80% or more disability can apply.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Rural Development
Individual
01 May 2009
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be 18 or older
The applicant must be 18 or older.
The applicant must reside in India
The applicant must reside in India.
The applicant must have a physical or mental…
The applicant must have a physical or mental disability.
The disability must exceed 80%
The disability must exceed 80%.
Dwarfism also qualifies under this scheme
Dwarfism also qualifies under this scheme.
The applicant must belong to a below-poverty-line household
The applicant must belong to a below-poverty-line household.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A pension of ₹300/- per month for Divyangjan…
A pension of ₹300/- per month for Divyangjan aged 18-79.
A pension of ₹500/- per month for Divyangjan…
A pension of ₹500/- per month for Divyangjan aged 80 and above.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
BPL Card
BPL Card.
Aadhaar card
Aadhaar card.
Age proof — a birth or school certificate…
Age proof — a birth or school certificate is preferred; failing that, a ration card or EPIC may be used, and if no valid document exists, any Government hospital Medical Officer may issue an age certificate.
Disability certificate — an 80%-or-more disability certificate from…
Disability certificate — an 80%-or-more disability certificate from a Chief Medical Officer, Community Health Centre, or Primary Health Centre is accepted.
Passport-size photographs
Passport-size photographs.
2009-05-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Apply online via the UMANG App or the…
Apply online via the UMANG App or the official National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Portal.
Log in with your registered mobile number and…
Log in with your registered mobile number and OTP/MPIN.
Search for "NSAP" or "Indira Gandhi National Disability…
Search for "NSAP" or "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)".
Click "Apply Online"
Click "Apply Online".
Fill in personal information, Aadhaar number, bank account…
Fill in personal information, Aadhaar number, bank account details, and disability-related information.
Choose your preferred pension payment mode
Choose your preferred pension payment mode.
Upload the required documents and photograph
Upload the required documents and photograph.
Review the details and click "Submit" to finish
Review the details and click "Submit" to finish.
Track your application and payment status through UMANG
Track your application and payment status through UMANG.
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Submit a fully completed application to the Gram Panchayat/Block Office (rural) or Municipality/Municipal Council (urban), per eligibility.
A Verification Officer or team verifies eligibility-related facts.
The Verification Officer recommends sanction or rejection, with reasons.
The list of applicants and recommendations goes before the Gram Sabha (rural) or Ward Sabha/Area Sabha (urban), then the Gram Panchayat/Municipality.
If the Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha or Gram Panchayat/Municipality misses its deadline, the Verification Officer sends recommendations directly to the Sanctioning Authority, informing the Gram Panchayat/Municipality.
Once verified and recommended applications are received, the Sanctioning Authority issues a Sanction Order to the applicant, with a copy to the concerned Gram Panchayat/Municipality.
The Sanctioning Authority seals the Sanction Order.
Every sanctioned NSAP beneficiary receives a Pension Passbook, recording the Sanction Order, pensioner details, and disbursement information.
The list of sanctioned beneficiaries is displayed at the Gram Panchayat/Ward/Municipal Office and updated every three months.
The pension is paid directly to beneficiaries via DBT to their post office or bank account.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.