Sarkari Yojana
Integrated Social Security Scheme – Pension For Transgender
About Integrated Social Security Scheme – Pension For Transgender
Under the Social Welfare Department of the Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir, ISSS (Integrated Social Security Scheme) operates as a State Sponsored Scheme offering financial assistance to Old Age Persons, Widows, Divorcees, Women in Distress, Transgenders, and Physically Handicapped Persons. Plan and Non-Plan resources fund it in a 50:50 sharing pattern.
ISSS covers the following components – a) Pension for Old Age Person b) Pension for Women in Distress c) Pension for Physically Challenged Person d) Pension to Transgenders
With the “Pension to Transgenders” component, a sum of ₹1000 per pensioner per month goes directly to the beneficiary’s Bank Account in DBT mode. This component exists to give Transgender Pensioners who have meager support or no source of livelihood a steady monthly allowance.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Integrated Social Security Scheme - Pension For Transgender, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
This pension is open to Transgender persons
This pension is open to Transgender persons.
Eligibility requires an income under Rs
Eligibility requires an income under Rs. 75,000/- per annum, or inclusion in the "Below Poverty Line (BPL)" Category.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Residential proof, e.g
Residential proof, e.g. Ration Card / Voter Card, etc.
Income Certificate (showing below Rs
Income Certificate (showing below Rs. 75,000/- per annum or BPL Category)
Aadhaar Card photocopy
Aadhaar Card photocopy
Bank Passbook photocopy
Bank Passbook photocopy
Gender certificate given by the District Magistrate
Gender certificate given by the District Magistrate
Passport Sized Photograph
Passport Sized Photograph
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Integrated Social Security Scheme - Pension For Transgender through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Obtain the free application form from the DSWO/TSWO
Obtain the free application form from the DSWO/TSWO. Once it is completed and signed (https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/pdf/FORMISSS1.pdf), submit it to the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer along with documents relating to age, income, status, and address, and collect a proper receipt.
Eligible applicants are listed by the concerned Tehsil…
Eligible applicants are listed by the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO), and the list goes to the concerned District Social Welfare Officer, who arranges the funds; sanction comes from a designated District level Sanctioning Committee headed by the Director General, Social welfare Department, Kashmir.
Funds are released to beneficiaries via bank advice/money…
Funds are released to beneficiaries via bank advice/money orders.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.