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Disabled Person Pension Scheme – Punjab

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Punjab
Quick Summary: Punjab's Disabled Person Pension Scheme gives permanent residents with more than 50% disability ₹1,500/- a month, provided family income is within Rs. 60,000/- a year. People with mental disabilities qualify regardless of their specific condition.

About Disabled Person Pension Scheme – Punjab

Many people with disabilities have no steady income and therefore struggle to meet their daily expenses. To help them, the Government of Punjab introduced the Disability Pension Scheme in the state, with the chief aim of supporting disabled residents of Punjab financially. The Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of the Punjab Government serves as the scheme’s nodal department.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Disabled Person Pension Scheme - Punjab, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only Permanent Residents of Punjab may apply

Only Permanent Residents of Punjab may apply.

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The applicant must be Disabled, with a Disability…

The applicant must be Disabled, with a Disability Percentage above 50%.

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Yearly family income must not exceed Rs

Yearly family income must not exceed Rs. 60,000/- per Year.

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Persons with mental disabilities qualify whatever their particular…

Persons with mental disabilities qualify whatever their particular disability.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Disabled Person Pension Scheme - Punjab provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Pension payable

Pension payable: ₹ 1,500/- every month

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A photograph of the beneficiary

A photograph of the beneficiary.

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A combined ID and residence document of the…

A combined ID and residence document of the Parent/ Guardian (Driving License / Passport / Voter Card / Aadhaar Card).

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The front page of the bank Passbook

The front page of the bank Passbook.

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A signed Self Declaration

A signed Self Declaration.

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Proof of disability from the competent authority

Proof of disability from the competent authority.

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Proof of the disabled person's Date of Birth…

Proof of the disabled person's Date of Birth (Voter Card / Voter List / Matriculation certificate / Certificate from Registrar Birth & Death / Aadhaar Card ).

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Disabled Person Pension Scheme - Punjab through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Step-1: Go to the official website.

Step-2: Choose "Click to apply services".

Step-3: Sign in to the Digital Punjab portal using your Email/Phone number and password; anyone without an account can register here

Step-4: Complete the application form.

Step-5: Upload the necessary documents

Step-6: Submit.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Disabled Person Pension Scheme - Punjab through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Step-1: Go to the official website and download the application form.

Step-2: Complete the application form.

Step-3: Enclose the necessary documents.

Step-4: Hand in the form with all documents at the same office or centre it was obtained from.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References