Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim
About Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)” was started by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to differently-abled persons of the age group of 18 years & above belonging to a household Below Poverty Line category with severe or multiple disabilities of more than 80%. The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- and this pension amount consists of the Central and State governments' share.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years and above.
- The applicant with a disability of more than 80% is eligible under the scheme.
- The applicant should not have any source of income.
- The applicant should not be a recipient of salary/pension/family pension from the Central Government / other State Governments.
- The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should be the monthly pension under this scheme?
The beneficiary will receive a sum of [?] 2,000/- as a monthly pension under this scheme.
- What is the age limit under this scheme?
The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years & above.
- What is the minimum percentage of disability required to avail of the benefits of the scheme?
The applicant should have a Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Authorities constituted for the purpose of certifying more than 80% of disabilities.
- Is this scheme applicable only for a person Below Poverty Line category?
Yes, the applicant should belong to the BPL family of the state of Sikkim.
- Is a person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources eligible under this scheme?
No, any person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources is not eligible for the scheme.
- Can a beneficiary avail of the benefits after permanent migration to another state?
No, the beneficiary should not be migrated permanently outside the state of Sikkim.
- What is the mode of filling application?
The applicant may fill application both online & offline mode.
- How can I register under this scheme?
Please visit the online portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the "Create Account" button to reach the registration page. Complete registration requirements as appropriate and click the "Register" button to register and then login.
- How shall the pension be distribute under the scheme?
The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.
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