Sarkari Yojana
INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban)
About INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban)
Begun in 2006-07 by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, “INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban)” supports town and city residents aged 18 years or above whose disability is 40% or above. To qualify, a person must belong to a BPL family, live in a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not be enrolled in any other Pension Scheme. Ward Sabhas identify the beneficiaries, and the Bill Collector pays them their pension on the first date of every month.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants need to be local residents of a…
Applicants need to be local residents of a district of Andhra Pradesh.
Only urban dwellers are covered
Only urban dwellers are covered.
The household has to be classed as Below…
The household has to be classed as Below Poverty Line (BPL).
Disability must be at least 40%
Disability must be at least 40%.
Age must be 18 years or more
Age must be 18 years or more.
People covered by some other Pension Scheme cannot…
People covered by some other Pension Scheme cannot join. Selection is done by the Ward Sabhas, after which the Bill Collector hands the register of eligible citizens to the Municipal Commissioner.
Benefits Provided
INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pension Amount:
The pension rate is to be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Mode of Disbursement: The Bill Collector pays beneficiaries with Ward members and DWCUA office bearers present. Time of Disbursement: Money is released on the first date of every month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Domicile proof certificate
Domicile proof certificate
BPL card or certificate
BPL card or certificate
Certificate of disability
Certificate of disability
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban) through the offline application process outlined below.
Identification of Eligible Persons
Using the eligibility criteria, the Ward Sabha decides who qualifies. The Bill Collector keeps a register of these persons for each ward.
Recommendation and Sanction
The Ward Sabha resolution naming eligible persons is sent by the Bill Collector to the Municipal Commissioner, who checks eligibility and sanctions pensions as per the allocation for each municipality.
Disbursement of Pensions
Funds and the pension acquittance list are sent by the Project Director (DRDA) to the Municipal Commissioners, who issue cheques to the Bill Collectors. The Bill Collectors then pay pensioners in front of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.