Sarkari Yojana

Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Himachal Pradesh
Quick Summary: The Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension supports BPL persons aged 18 to 79 with 80% or more disability, with Rs. 300 from the Centre plus Rs. 1000 from the state, totalling Rs. 1300 a month.

About Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension

The Government of India introduced the Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension for the welfare of specially-abled persons across the country. It gives cash support to people aged 18 to 79 years from below-poverty-line households who have 80% or more special ability, helping them live with dignity and independence.

  • Those aged 18 to 79 years who live below the poverty line and have a disability of 80 percent or more get Rs. 300 each month from the Government of India.
  • The state government adds Rs. 1000 per month, taking the total pension to Rs. 1300 per month.
  • Disabled persons with 40 to 69 percent disability whose annual income does not exceed Rs. 35000 per month receive a Disability Relief Allowance of Rs. 750 per month from the Department of Social Welfare.
  • People with over 70 percent disability who are not employed in a government/semi-government/corporations/boards are paid Rs. 1300 per month, with no income limit.
  • Mentally challenged persons get Disability Relief irrespective of income.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only Indian citizens can apply

Only Indian citizens can apply.

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The age limit is 18 to 79 years

The age limit is 18 to 79 years.

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Special ability of 80% or above is needed

Special ability of 80% or above is needed.

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The household has to be below the poverty…

The household has to be below the poverty line.

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A valid bank account is required

A valid bank account is required.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Certificate of disability, showing the applicant is 80%…

Certificate of disability, showing the applicant is 80% or more handicapped.

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Most recent BPL Certificate

Most recent BPL Certificate.

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Parivar Register copy

Parivar Register copy

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Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Card.

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Bank account

Bank account.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the closest Department of Social Welfare…

Go to the closest Department of Social Welfare office to apply.

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Complete the application form with all required particulars

Complete the application form with all required particulars.

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Enclose all supporting documents with the form

Enclose all supporting documents with the form.

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Hand in the application at the Department of…

Hand in the application at the Department of Social Welfare office.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

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