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State Government Scheme

Leprosy Pension Scheme

This Leprosy Pension Scheme has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and operated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh.

Below Poverty Line
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Uttar Pradesh
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Online
Apply on Official Portal

About the Leprosy Pension Scheme Scheme

Leprosy Pension Scheme has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and operated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh.

The main objective of the scheme is to provide a grant-in-aid for the maintenance of persons with disabilities and leprosy, whose family income is not sufficient for them.

Benefits

The rate of grant per beneficiary per month will be Rs. 3000/- who became disabled due to Leprosy.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. It is necessary to be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. Disabled due to leprosy (with any percentage of disability).
  3. Persons with disabilities due to leprosy may belong to any age group.
  4. Must be below the poverty and should be under Rs. 56,460/- per annum for urban and Rs. 46,080/- per annum for rural areas.
  5. Are not taking advantage of other pension schemes.

How to Apply for Leprosy Pension Scheme

Application mode: Online

  1. First of all the applicant has to visit the official Portal.1. Fill out the online application form from here. 1. In the Application form, the applicant has to fill following details:- Personal Details, Bank Details, Income Details, and a description of a disability.
  2. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Age Certificate and Disability Certificate).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Leprosy Pension Scheme scheme?

Leprosy Pension Scheme has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and operated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh. The main objective of the scheme is to provide a grant-in-aid for the maintenance of persons with disabilities an…

Who is eligible for Leprosy Pension Scheme?

It is necessary to be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh. Disabled due to leprosy (with any percentage of disability). Persons with disabilities due to leprosy may belong to any age group. Must be below the poverty and should be under Rs. 56,460/- per annum for urban and Rs. 46,080/- per annum f…

What benefits does Leprosy Pension Scheme provide?

The rate of grant per beneficiary per month will be Rs. 3000/- who became disabled due to Leprosy.

How can I apply for Leprosy Pension Scheme?

First of all the applicant has to visit the official Portal.1. Fill out the online application form from here. 1. In the Application form, the applicant has to fill following details:- Personal Details, Bank Details, Income Details, and a description of a disability. Upload the required documents (…

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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