The 'Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme' is a state initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Its goal is to offer a ₹1,000 pension to individuals aged 18 and above. Eligibility criteria include a disability percentage of 80% or above.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu - Introduction
The 'Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme' is a state initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Its goal is to offer a ₹1,000 pension to individuals aged 18 and above, who belong to households below the poverty line. Eligibility criteria include a disability percentage of 80% or above, or severe/multiple disabilities.
Benefits
Pension:
- ₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
- One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
- One free saree to a female pensioner.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
- 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
- 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.
Eligibility
- The applicant should belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category.
- The applicant's age should be 18 years and above.
- The applicant should have a disability of 80% or above, or should have multiple disabilities.
Application Process
- Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
- Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest tnega.tn.gov.in (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
- Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
- Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).