Chandigarh
Pension To The Disabled Person
Main benefit
The pension payable to each person shall be ₹1000/- per annum to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Family income up to ₹1.5 lakh a year
- Disability 40% or more
About
The Pension to the Disabled Person scheme under the Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Chandigarh is Disability pension to a disabled person granted to Physically Handicapped persons. A person who is disabled to the extent of 40% and is resident of Union Territory of Chandigarh and fulfills the income criteria i.e., family income does not exceed ₹1.50 lacs per annum. is eligible for a grant of pension. Everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect, regardless of their abilities. Offering a pension to disabled persons recognizes their inherent value and ensures they are not left to live in poverty or dependence.
Benefits
- The pension payable to each person shall be ₹1000/- per annum to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability.
- ₹2000/-per annum to those persons having more than 70% of disability.
Who can apply
- The applicant's disability must be to the extent of 40% or above then they will be eligible to avail the benefit of same. The applicant must be a resident of UT Chandigarh for more than 3 years. The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1.50 lacs annually.
Who cannot apply
- An individual who is disabled less than 40%.
- Individual who is not resident of Chandigarh UT.
- Individual who is resident of Chandigarh for less than 3 years.
- Individual whose family income exceeds Rs.1.50 lacs p.a.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
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The applicant Download the form in (Hindi) The applicants Download the form in (English)
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Before you start filling out the form, carefully read any instructions or guidelines provided.
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Collect all the information and documents you will need to complete the form.
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Once you have completed the form, follow the instructions for submission.
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Make a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting it. This will serve as a reference in case you need to refer back to the information provided.
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Submit it to the respective Nodal office/ Nagar Nigam office.
Common questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of providing a pension to disabled persons is multifaceted but generally centers around promoting social welfare, equity, and inclusivity.
Only Indian citizen who are resident of Chandigarh UT for more than 3 years What is the pension amount?
1. The pension payable to each person shall be @Rs.1000/- p.m. to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability. 2. Rs.2000/- p.m. to those persons having more than 70% of disability.
Is ther any limit on the income of the indivisual?
Family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1.50 lacs annually
Are there any specific documents required for the application?
Two passport size photographs. Certificate of disability having percentage of disability 40% or above Aadhar Card. Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc).
What is DBT?
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Here the money will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.
Who will get the benefits?
All eligible persons from the Chandigarh State.
How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
Mandatory fields are often marked with asterisks (*) or other symbols like a solid dot or a cross. These symbols indicate that information must be provided in those fields for the form to be considered complete.
Who are eligible for this scheme?
Person with disability to the extent of 40%.
Is this scheme for Urban area?
Yes, urban area people can apply for this scheme.