Sarkari Yojana
Dwarf Pension Scheme
About Dwarf Pension Scheme
Introduced by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, the “Dwarf Pension Scheme” offers financial help to people living with dwarfism so they can cover everyday needs and enjoy a better quality of life. A monthly pension is paid to persons above 21 years of age who are less than 4 feet tall.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Dwarf Pension Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants should reside in Uttarakhand
Applicants should reside in Uttarakhand.
The applicant should be older than 21 years
The applicant should be older than 21 years.
The applicant's height should be below 4 feet
The applicant's height should be below 4 feet.
No income ceiling applies under this scheme
No income ceiling applies under this scheme.
Benefits Provided
Dwarf Pension Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each eligible beneficiary receives a monthly pension of…
Each eligible beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹1,200/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The applicant's mobile phone number
The applicant's mobile phone number
A passport-size photograph attested by the Gram Pradhan…
A passport-size photograph attested by the Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card
Voter ID card
Voter ID card
Details of a CBS bank account that is…
Details of a CBS bank account that is linked/seeded with the Aadhaar card
Copy of the family register (rural areas only)…
Copy of the family register (rural areas only) Note 1: Every document listed above has to be issued by the district in which the application is filed. Note 2: Height of the dwarf person is measured by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Dwarf Pension Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Application Process
Applicants can submit the form online on their own or with the help of a Common Service Center (CSC), using the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in). The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: the applicant's mobile number; a passport-size photograph attested by the Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. or certified by a Councillor; photocopies of the Aadhaar card and Voter ID card; details of a CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar; a copy of the family register (rural areas only); and a copy of the resolution adopted at the open meeting of the Gram Panchayat (rural areas) or certification by a Councillor (urban areas). For dwarfism cases, no disability certificate or income certificate is needed, as the Assistant Social Welfare Officer takes the height measurement of the dwarf person. Every one of these documents has to be issued by the district where the application is filed. In rural areas, the online form is verified through recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and the Block Development Officer in turn, after which the District Social Welfare Officer takes the final decision. In urban areas, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and the Sub-District Magistrate verify and recommend the case. When the application is found to be in order, the District Social Welfare Officer sanctions it and the pension payment process begins. The pension reaches the applicant’s bank account one month after the application is approved.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.