Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Bihar
About Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Bihar
Bihar brought in the “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme” in 2009-10 under the National Social Assistance Programme, with the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar in charge of running it. This centrally sponsored scheme pays a monthly pension to persons with disabilities aged 18 to 79 years from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, giving them a measure of financial stability. Objective: Its purpose is to extend social security, through cash support, to persons with disabilities from the poorer sections of society.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Social Welfare Department, Government Of Bihar
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Bihar, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Residence in Bihar is mandatory
Residence in Bihar is mandatory.
The scheme is limited to persons with disabilities
The scheme is limited to persons with disabilities.
A disability of 80% or above is needed
A disability of 80% or above is needed.
The applicant must be aged 18 to 79…
The applicant must be aged 18 to 79 years.
Only members of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families…
Only members of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families qualify.
Applicants who already get a pension under another…
Applicants who already get a pension under another social security scheme are not eligible.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Bihar provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each beneficiary receives ₹400/- every month by…
Each beneficiary receives ₹400/- every month by way of pension.
Note:
Payment is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): using the account numbers supplied by beneficiaries, the state credits the pension straight into their accounts via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Applicant's Aadhaar card
Applicant's Aadhaar card
Photo of passport size
Photo of passport size
Proof of identity, for example a Voter ID…
Proof of identity, for example a Voter ID Card or Driving License
Certificate of disability
Certificate of disability
Age proof
Age proof
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Caste certificate, where applicable
Caste certificate, where applicable
Proof of address
Proof of address
Bank passbook or account details
Bank passbook or account details
Other documents if required
Other documents if required
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Bihar through the offline application process outlined below.
Eligible persons should hand in the completed and…
Eligible persons should hand in the completed and signed application in the prescribed format, with all required enclosures, at the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter in the block office.
The RTPS counter issues an acknowledgment receipt, which…
The RTPS counter issues an acknowledgment receipt, which should be preserved for later use.
Whether the application is approved or rejected will…
Whether the application is approved or rejected will be communicated by SMS or email.
On approval, collect the Sanction Order from the…
On approval, collect the Sanction Order from the RTPS counter where you applied by showing the acknowledgment receipt and a valid identity card.
Complaints & Grievance Redressal:
Grievances about the Social Security Pension Scheme can be lodged on a dedicated portal (
https://www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in/
), where beneficiaries can file complaints themselves, or by calling the toll-free
Complaints may also be filed with the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. In addition, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, Public Grievance Redressal Officers operate at the sub-divisional level, and District Public Grievance Redressal Officers at the district level.
Objectives
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The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to persons with disabilities belonging to poor families of the society by providing them financial assistance.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.