Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh
About Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh
To give social security to persons with disabilities, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh introduced the “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension” Scheme. It covers disabled persons aged 18 to 79 years from selected families below the poverty line. Applicants need a severe disability certificate (80% or more) from a medical board set up under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be residents of Himachal Pradesh
Applicants must be residents of Himachal Pradesh.
The benefit is reserved for persons with disabilities
The benefit is reserved for persons with disabilities.
Disability should be 80% or above
Disability should be 80% or above.
Eligible ages run from 18 to 79 years
Eligible ages run from 18 to 79 years.
The applicant's family must be in the Below…
The applicant's family must be in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Every eligible beneficiary is paid a pension of…
Every eligible beneficiary is paid a pension of ₹1,500/- each month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of age (Birth Certificate or School Certificate)
Proof of age (Birth Certificate or School Certificate)
Most recent BPL Certificate
Most recent BPL Certificate
Parivar Register copy
Parivar Register copy
Certificate of disability
Certificate of disability
Bank passbook or account particulars
Bank passbook or account particulars
Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or…
Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)
Other documents if asked for
Other documents if asked for
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh through the offline application process outlined below.
Lodge the prescribed application form, with the necessary…
Lodge the prescribed application form, with the necessary documents, at the concerned Panchayat or with the Tehsil Welfare Officer or District Welfare Officer.
The Gram Sabha meeting identifies eligible applicants, and…
The Gram Sabha meeting identifies eligible applicants, and the verified list is sent with the proposal to the Tehsil Welfare Officer, who scrutinises it and completes the formalities.
Once verified, the applications go to the District…
Once verified, the applications go to the District Welfare Officer, who gives final approval for sanctioning the pension.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.