Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab)
About Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab)
Punjab’s Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children implements the “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)”. People with disabilities who are 18 years or older and have a disability level of 80% or more get ₹300/- per month, rising to ₹500/- per month once they turn 80 years. Dwarfs are covered as an eligible category too.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
You must live in Punjab to apply
You must live in Punjab to apply.
The scheme is meant for persons with a…
The scheme is meant for persons with a disability.
A disability of at least 80% is required
A disability of at least 80% is required.
Applicants should be aged between 18 and 80…
Applicants should be aged between 18 and 80 years.
Benefits Provided
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Those aged 18-79 year get Rs
Those aged 18-79 year get Rs. 300/- per month as pension.
From age 80 and above year, the monthly…
From age 80 and above year, the monthly pension becomes Rs. 500/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of identity (Voter ID Card/ Driving License)
Proof of identity (Voter ID Card/ Driving License)
Certificate of disability
Certificate of disability
Age proof
Age proof
Proof of address
Proof of address
Particulars of bank account
Particulars of bank account
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab) through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the District Social Security Officer and…
Go to the District Social Security Officer and ask the staff there for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.
Complete each mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph…
Complete each mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across if needed), and enclose copies of all required documents, self-attested where necessary.
Deliver the filled and signed form with its…
Deliver the filled and signed form with its enclosures to the District Social Security Officer within the prescribed period (if any).
Get an acknowledgement or receipt from the authority…
Get an acknowledgement or receipt from the authority receiving the form, making sure it carries the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab) through the online application process outlined below.
Register on the UMANG Portal Open the official…
Register on the UMANG Portal Open the official website of UMANG and press "Register" at the top right of the landing page. On the Registration Page that opens, complete every mandatory field.
Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation On the…
Mobile Number Verification and MPIN Creation On the mobile verification page, enter your mobile number and confirm it with the OTP. Set up an MPIN to finish registering; you will land on the UMANG homepage, where you can sign in with your Mobile Number and MPIN.
Accessing Services on UMANG Go to the "National…
Accessing Services on UMANG Go to the "National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)" page on UMANG and choose "Apply Online".
Completing the Application Complete the mandatory fields of…
Completing the Application Complete the mandatory fields of the form and upload the required documents in the format and size specified.
Review and Confirmation Check all entered details and…
Review and Confirmation Check all entered details and uploaded files closely and fix anything that is wrong. Accept the terms and conditions, declaration and privacy policy, if shown.
Submitting the Application Press "Submit" or "Apply" to…
Submitting the Application Press "Submit" or "Apply" to send the application; a confirmation message appears once it goes through.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.