Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹500 is provided to severely disabled (with a disability of 80% and above) and multi-disabled individuals aged 18 to 79 years who are living below the poverty line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh - Introduction
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme" is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to severely disabled (with a disability of 80% and above) and multi-disabled individuals aged 18 to 79 years who are living below the poverty line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life. This scheme is centrally sponsored.
Benefits
- Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of ₹500/-, (Central contribution- ₹300/-, State Contribution- ₹200/-).
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant should be a person with multiple disabilities.
- The applicant should have severe disabilities (with a disability percentage of 80% or above).
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 79 years.
- The applicant's name should be included in the list of families living Below Poverty Line.
- The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme.
Note 1: Severe disability means any one type of disability which is more than 80%.
Note 2: Multiple disabilities means more than one type of disability.
Application Process
In Rural Areas:
- Step 1: The applicant, who fulfills the eligibility criteria, may visit the office of the Gram Panchayat and collect the sw.cg.gov.in, which is available free of cost.
- Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the Gram Panchayat. You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the Gram Panchayat.
- Step 3: The Gram Panchayat will review and recommend the application and then forward it to the District Panchayat within 07 days.
In Urban Areas:
- Step 1: Eligible applicants should visit the office of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat, or Panchayat Raj institution to collect the sw.cg.gov.in, which is available free of cost.
- Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the respective office (Municipality/Municipal Corporation/Nagar Panchayat). You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the office.
Note 1: The concerned urban body/District Panchayat has the authority to approve or reject the applications.
Note 2: If a printed application form is not available, you may submit your application on plain paper.