Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension
National Disability Pension Scheme is a government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to specially-abled individuals residing in India.
About the Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension Scheme
Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension is a scheme introduced by the Government of India for the welfare of specially-abled persons residing in the country. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to people with 80% or more special ability, who belong to below-poverty-line households. The scheme is specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals between the age group of 18 to 79 years. The scheme was initiated to provide financial support and to encourage the specially abled to lead a life of dignity and independence.
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- Individuals who have a disability of 80 percent or more and are between 18 to 79 years old and living below the poverty line are eligible for a monthly sum of Rs. 300 from the Government of India.
- The state government also provides an additional amount of Rs. 1000 per month, bringing the total pension amount to Rs. 1300 per month.
- The Department of Social Welfare also offers Disability Relief Allowance at the rate of Rs. 750 per month to those disabled individuals whose disability is between 40 to 69 percent, and the annual income is not more than Rs. 35000 per month.
- Individuals with more than 70 percent disability, who are not working in a government/semi-government/corporations/boards, are being given a sum of Rs. 1300 per month without any income limit.
- Disability Relief for mentally challenged persons is being provided without any income limit.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The person must be between 18 to 79 years old.
- The applicant should have 80% or more special ability.
- The person should belong to a below-poverty-line household.
- The applicant should have a valid bank account.
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How to Apply for Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension
Application mode: Offline
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension scheme?
Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension is a scheme introduced by the Government of India for the welfare of specially-abled persons residing in the country. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to people with 80% or more special ability, who belong to below-p…
Who is eligible for Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension?
The applicant must be a citizen of India. The person must be between 18 to 79 years old. The applicant should have 80% or more special ability. The person should belong to a below-poverty-line household. The applicant should have a valid bank account. <br
What benefits does Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension provide?
Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension?
You can apply for Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension via Offline. 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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