Assam
Deen Dayal Divyangjan Pension Scheme - Assam
Main benefit
The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Disability 40% or more
About
In pursuance of the Persons with Disability Act, 1995 (now replaced by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,2016), the Social Welfare Department, Assam has been taking various welfare schemes for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a view to empower them so that they could cope with in various fields with their unique abilities. As such, the "Deen Dayal Divyangjan Pension Scheme" has been undertaken during 2018-19 which has been considered to be one of the most beneficial schemes under the Social Welfare Department, Assam.
Objective of the scheme:
The objective of the scheme is to provide a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- to each differently-abled person for taking care of their health. All the persons with disabilities having Disability Certificates issued by the competent Govt. authority of Health Services of the Districts of Assam will be covered under the scheme of "Deen Dayal Divyangjan Pension Scheme". The RPwD Act. 2016 has notified 21 Nos. of types of disabilities.
Benefits
- The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-.
Who can apply
- The applicant must be a resident of Assam.
- The applicant must have Disability Certificate possessing 40% of disability and above issued by the competent Govt. Authority of Health Services of the district.
- No educational qualification is required.
- There will be no age bar limit.
- The applicant must possess his/her own Bank Account Number of any Nationalized Bank.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
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The person intending to apply for the pension is to furnish the required particulars in the prescribed format only.
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The application form shall be obtainable free of cost from the local offices of the District Social Welfare Officer or the Child Development Project Officers.
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The applicant has to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents with the application form. The application form shall be submitted in the prescribed format to the concerned District Social Welfare Office.
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The District Social Welfare Officer of the concerned district shall be the competent authority for verification of the contents of the applications (Application Form attached). After scrutiny of the applications, the District Social Welfare Officer shall convey a meeting of the District Level Selection Committee which will be constituted and notified by the Govt.
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The District Level Selection Committee shall have to finalize the list of beneficiaries observing all the eligibility criteria as per norms. The District Level Selection Committee shall recommend and approve the final list for onward submission to the Directorate for necessary action in accordance with the financial sanction and release of the fund directly to the NC Nos. of beneficiaries through the DBT system. Note 01: The District Social Welfare Officer shall act as the Nodal Officer for the implementation of the scheme in the District. Note 02: While filling the form, it has also to be ensured that the name of the beneficiary should be matched (capital/small letter, spelling, etc.) in accordance with the name as printed in the Bank Pass Book while preparation of the list as it will invariably be required to make the Bank Authority facilitate to carry out the process of the transaction. Note 03: The recommended list of the beneficiaries to be received from the districts shall be considered eligible to receive a pension under the scheme until cases of death or shifting of any of the beneficiaries arise therein. Note 04: There is no upper limit or target limit on the number of beneficiaries for each district. The District Level Selection Committee may send an additional list any number of times as and when new beneficiaries are verified by District Level Selection Committee.
Common questions
What is objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide a monthly pension of ₹ 1,000/- to each differently-abled person for taking care of their health.
Is this scheme is only for the resident of Assam state?
Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Assam.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
The applicant has a Disability Certificate possessing 40% and above disability issued by the competent government Authority of Health Services of the district will be considered to be eligible for the scheme.
Is there any qualification required to apply under the scheme?
No, there is no educational qualification required for applying under the scheme.
What is the age limit to apply under the scheme?
There is no age bar limit to apply under the scheme.
Is it mandatory to have a bank account in the Nationalized Bank?
Yes, the applicant must possess his/her own Bank Account Number of any Nationalized Bank.
Can I apply through online mode?
No, the applicant may apply offline mode.
Where can I find the application form?
The application forms shall be obtainable free of cost from the local offices of the District Social Welfare Officer or the Child Development Project Officers.
Where does the applicant need to submit the application form?
The application form shall be submitted in the prescribed format to the concerned District Social Welfare Office.
Who is the competent authority for verification of the application form?
The District Social Welfare Officer of the concerned district shall be the competent authority for verification of the contents of the applications.
Who will finalize the name of the beneficiary?
The District Level Selection Committee shall have to finalize the list of beneficiaries observing all the eligibility criteria as per norms. The District Level Selection Committee shall recommend and approve the final list.
How will the beneficiary receive a pension?
The beneficiary will receive a pension through the DBT system.