Sarkari Yojana
Integrated Social Security Scheme – Pension For Physically Challenged Persons
About Integrated Social Security Scheme – Pension For Physically Challenged Persons
ISSS (Integrated Social Security Scheme) is a State Sponsored Scheme operated by the Social Welfare Department of the Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir. It extends financial support to Old Age Persons, Widows, Divorcees, Women in Distress, Transgenders, and Physically Handicapped Persons, and is financed through Plan and Non-Plan funds in a 50:50 sharing pattern.
There are four components under the scheme – a) Pension for Old Age Person b) Pension for Women in Distress c) Pension for Physically Challenged Person d) Pension to Transgenders
The “Pension for Physically Challenged Person” component credits ₹1000 per pensioner per month into the beneficiary’s Bank Account using DBT mode. It is meant to support Physically Challenged Pensioners who have meager support or no source of livelihood with regular monthly assistance.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Tehsil Social Welfare Department
Individual
01 Jan 1995
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Integrated Social Security Scheme - Pension For Physically Challenged Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only persons aged 18 to 79 years may…
Only persons aged 18 to 79 years may apply.
A disability of at least 40%, whether severe…
A disability of at least 40%, whether severe or multiple, is required.
Annual income must fall below ₹ 75,000/-, or…
Annual income must fall below ₹ 75,000/-, or else the applicant must hold "Below Poverty Line (BPL)" Category status.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Document establishing residence (Ration Card / Voter Card,…
Document establishing residence (Ration Card / Voter Card, etc.)
Income Certificate confirming income under ₹ 75,000/- per…
Income Certificate confirming income under ₹ 75,000/- per annum or BPL Category
Medical Board-issued Disability Certificate (40% and above)
Medical Board-issued Disability Certificate (40% and above)
Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card
Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card
Photocopy of the Bank Passbook
Photocopy of the Bank Passbook
One Passport Sized Photograph
One Passport Sized Photograph
Self-declaration by the applicant
Self-declaration by the applicant
1995-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Integrated Social Security Scheme - Pension For Physically Challenged Persons through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
The DSWO/TSWO offices hand out application forms at…
The DSWO/TSWO offices hand out application forms at no cost. Complete and sign the form (https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/pdf/FORMISSS1.pdf) and lodge it, together with supporting papers on age, income, status and address, with the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer, taking a proper receipt in return.
The concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) prepares…
The concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) prepares a consolidated list of those found eligible and passes it to the concerned District Social Welfare Officer for arranging funds; a designated District level Sanctioning Committee headed by the Director General, Social welfare Department, Kashmir then accords sanction.
Payment reaches beneficiaries by way of bank advice/money…
Payment reaches beneficiaries by way of bank advice/money orders.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.