Pension To The Disabled Person
About Pension To The Disabled Person
The Pension to the Disabled Person scheme under the Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Chandigarh is Disability pension to a disabled person granted to Physically Handicapped persons. A person who is disabled to the extent of 40% and is resident of Union Territory of Chandigarh and fulfills the income criteria i.e., family income does not exceed ₹1.50 lacs per annum. is eligible for a grant of pension.
Everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect, regardless of their abilities. Offering a pension to disabled persons recognizes their inherent value and ensures they are not left to live in poverty or dependence.
Benefits
- The pension payable to each person shall be ₹1000/- per annum to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability.
- ₹2000/-per annum to those persons having more than 70% of disability.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant's disability must be to the extent of 40% or above then they will be eligible to avail the benefit of same.
- The applicant must be a resident of UT Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
- The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1.50 lacs annually.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1: The applicant Download the form in (Hindi)
The applicants Download the form in (English)
Step 2: Before you start filling out the form, carefully read any instructions or guidelines provided.
Step 3: Collect all the information and documents you will need to complete the form.
Step 4: Once you have completed the form, follow the instructions for submission.
Step 5: Make a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting it. This will serve as a reference in
case you need to refer back to the information provided.
Step 6: Submit it to the respective Nodal office/ Nagar Nigam office.
Who Is Not Eligible
- An individual who is disabled less than 40%.
- Individual who is not resident of Chandigarh UT.
- Individual who is resident of Chandigarh for less than 3 years.
- Individual whose family income exceeds Rs.1.50 lacs p.a.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of providing a pension to disabled persons is multifaceted but generally centers around promoting social welfare, equity, and inclusivity.
- Can NRI apply for this form?
Only Indian citizen who are resident of Chandigarh UT for more than 3 years
- What is the pension amount?
- The pension payable to each person shall be @Rs.1000/- p.m. to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability.
- Rs.2000/- p.m. to those persons having more than 70% of disability.
- Is ther any limit on the income of the indivisual?
Family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1.50 lacs annually
- Are there any specific documents required for the application?
Two passport size photographs.
Certificate of disability having percentage of disability 40% or above
Aadhar Card.
Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc).- What is DBT?
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Here the money will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.
- Who will get the benefits?
All eligible persons from the Chandigarh State.
- How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
Mandatory fields are often marked with asterisks (*) or other symbols like a solid dot or a cross. These symbols indicate that information must be provided in those fields for the form to be considered complete.
- Who are eligible for this scheme?
Person with disability to the extent of 40%.
- Is this scheme for Urban area?
Yes, urban area people can apply for this scheme.
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