Sarkari Yojana
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme – Sikkim
About Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme – Sikkim
Begun in 2014 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim, the “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)” supports differently-abled persons aged 18 years & above from Below Poverty Line households who have severe or multiple disabilities exceeding 80%. A monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- is paid, funded by both the Central and State governments.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Women & Child Welfare Department, Govt. Of Sikkim
Individual
01 Jan 2014
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only residents of Sikkim are covered
Only residents of Sikkim are covered.
The applicant's family needs to fall under the…
The applicant's family needs to fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Applicants must be 18 years old or more
Applicants must be 18 years old or more.
Disability should be greater than 80%
Disability should be greater than 80%.
The applicant should have no income source at…
The applicant should have no income source at all.
People getting a salary/pension/family pension from the Central…
People getting a salary/pension/family pension from the Central Government / other State Governments are excluded.
A bank account opened under "Pradhan Mantri Jan…
A bank account opened under "Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana" is required.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
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1. Three (3) recent photographs of passport size Attested photocopy of the Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification, whichever applies, i.e. Income certificate, Caste certificate. Attested photocopy of the BPL (Below Poverty Line) Certificate. Age proof such as a Birth Certificate, Electoral photo Identity Card or any other valid document showing the date of birth. Attested Aadhar Card copy. Attested photocopy of the first page of the Bank / Post Office Passbook, plus a photocopy of the latest updated account entries. Disability Certificate from the Medical Authorities set up to certify disabilities of more than 80%. Attested Disability Identity Card copy.
2014-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the relevant Gram Panchayat /Municipality /…
Go to the relevant Gram Panchayat /Municipality / Municipal Corporation office, check with the designated authority on how to apply and which local department office handles the scheme, and pick up the application form.
Complete all mandatory fields, attach the required self-attested…
Complete all mandatory fields, attach the required self-attested documents, and hand the form to the designated receiving authority. Post-Application Processes:
The Selection Committee examines each application received in…
The Selection Committee examines each application received in the prescribed Form, after which the Secretary grants approval.
Copies of the order sanctioning and paying the…
Copies of the order sanctioning and paying the pension are sent to the District Collectors, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Gram Vikash Adhikari and Panchayats of the area where the applicant lives, as well as to the applicant.
Pensions are paid through the Direct Benefit Transfer…
Pensions are paid through the Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other method the Sanctioning / Competent Authority decides from time to time.
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim through the online application process outlined below.
Registration:
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Open the official website
Open the official website: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Choose "Create Account" and, on the registration page,…
Choose "Create Account" and, on the registration page, enter the required details (Username, Gender, First Name, Last Name, Email, Mobile Number, and Password). Type the Captcha Code and press "Register"; login credentials will arrive on your registered Email ID / Mobile Number. Application:
Open the official website
Open the official website: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Select "Apply now" and sign in
Select "Apply now" and sign in.
Complete every mandatory field on the application page…
Complete every mandatory field on the application page and upload the documents in the correct file size and type. After submission, a system-generated application number is shown as acknowledgment — store it safely for later use. Check Application Status: Applicants are informed by SMS whether their application has been approved or rejected.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.