60% and above Disability Allowances
About 60% and above Disability Allowances
"60% and Disability Allowance" is a pension scheme by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension of ₹2,000/- to differently-abled persons with a disability of 60% and above. The applicant should be submitted in person to the Child Development Project Officer.
Benefits
Pension of ₹2,000/- per month.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
- The applicant should be a Person with Disability.
- The percentage of disability should be 60% and above.
- The applicant's age should be 10 years and above.
- The family income of the applicant should be ₹1,00,000/- per annum.
- None of the family members of the applicant should be a government employee.
How to Apply
Offline
The applications would be invited from the eligible candidates by giving wide publicity through print media and electronic media.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the CDPO.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card.
- Income Certificate, issued by the local DCM/SDM (not applicable for BPL Family).
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Bank Passbook.
- Ration Card.
- Address Proof.
- Age Proof.
- Voter ID.
- Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC).
- Medical Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the scheme limited to Tripura residents only?
Yes, applicants must be permanent residents of Tripura to qualify for the pension scheme.
- Are government employees eligible for this pension scheme?
No, individuals with family members who are government employees are not eligible.
- What is the income criterion for eligibility?
The family income of the applicant should not exceed [?]1,00,000 per annum.
- Is there a specific office to submit the application?
Applicants can submit the form to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer during office hours.
- What steps should an applicant follow to obtain the application form?
Applicants should visit the CDPO's office during office hours or download the form, then fill in the mandatory details.
- Can applicants submit applications through electronic means?
No, applications must be submitted in person to the Child Development Project Officer.
- Is there any unique identification number assigned to the submitted application?
A unique identification number may be provided on the receipt, acknowledging the submission of the application.
- What is the purpose of the Medical Certificate in the application process?
The Medical Certificate serves as proof of the applicant's disability type and disability percentage.
- Can applicants choose to submit a digital copy of the application form?
No, the application must be submitted as a hard copy in person to the Child Development Project Officer.
- Is there a specific time frame for submitting applications?
Applicants can submit their applications during office hours at the CDPO's office.
- Can a non-resident of Tripura apply for the pension scheme?
No, the scheme is exclusively for permanent residents of Tripura.
- Are there any age restrictions for applicants?
Applicants must be 10 years and above to be eligible for the pension scheme.
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