Central Government · Ministry Of Rural Development
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
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Main benefit
Monthly pension for BPL persons with severe disability
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Disability 80% or more
- Age 18 or above
- Age up to 79
- Has a BPL / Antyodaya card
About
Indira Gandhi National Disability Scheme was launched on February 2009 by the Ministry of Rural Development headed by the Central Government to support the disabled people in our country. This scheme introduced under National Social Assistance Program provides monthly pension to disabled people for the prosperity of their lives. Any disabled person whose age is more than 18 years, and with disability 80% or more belonging to the poverty line can apply for this scheme.
Benefits
- A pension of Rs.300/- per month is provided to Divyangjan between 18 years and 79 years. For persons who are 80 years and above the pension of Rs.500/- per month will be provided.
Who can apply
- The eligibility criteria for a disabled person to avail the benefits are as follows.
- The age of the applicant should range between 18-79 years.
- The applicant should be a resident of India.
- The applicant should be a physically or mentally disabled person.
- The applicant's disability should be more than 80%.
- Dwarfs are also eligible for this scheme.
- The applicant should belong to Below Poverty Line.
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How to apply
Online
OfflineOne can download UMANG App or visit website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home The citizen can login using mobile number and OTP.
Once logged In, citizen can search for NSAP.
Click on "Apply Online”Fill the basic details, choose the mode of payment of pension, upload photo and click on "Submit”.
Common questions
What Are Different Modes Of Receiving Pension?
One can receive pension amount in Bank Account, Post Office Account, Postal Money Order or in hand cash.
Who Will Disburse In Hand Cash?
In hand cash will be disbursed by Pension Disbursement Authority of respective Sub District/Municipal Area. One can select the pension disbursement authority while filling online application form on UMANG.
Can I Apply Online?
Yes, One can apply through UMANG. https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home
Is The Offline Application Process Same For All States?
The offline application process might vary slightly from state to state.
How Can I Track My Application Status?
One can track his/her application through https://nsap.nic.in/application Track1.do?method Name=show Status or Through UMANG - https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home
Can I Apply For Multiple Disabilities?
Yes.
Official links
web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home