Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)” was started by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to differently-abled persons with severe or multiple disabilities of more than 80%.
About the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim Scheme
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)” was started by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to differently-abled persons of the age group of 18 years & above belonging to a household Below Poverty Line category with severe or multiple disabilities of more than 80%. The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- and this pension amount consists of the Central and State governments' share.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years and above.
- The applicant with a disability of more than 80% is eligible under the scheme.
- The applicant should not have any source of income.
- The applicant should not be a recipient of salary/pension/family pension from the Central Government / other State Governments.
- The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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How to Apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim
Application mode: Offline / Online
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim scheme?
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)” was started by the Department of Women &amp; Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to differently-abled persons of the age group of 18 years &amp;…
Who is eligible for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim?
The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years and above. The applicant with a disability of more than 80% is eligible under the scheme. The applicant should not have any…
What benefits does Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim provide?
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim?
You can apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim via Offline or Online. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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