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Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II in the state. This scheme is fully funded by the State Government.

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About This Scheme

The "Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II in the state. The state government fully funds this scheme. Objective: The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the state's leprosy patients.

Benefits

₹1.5K · monthly

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.

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    The applicant should be a leprosy patient with Visible Deformities Grade-II.

Required Documents

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    Aadhaar card of the applicant
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    Passport-size photograph
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    Identity proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License
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    Medical reports/documents related to Visible Deformities Grade –II
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    Address proof
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    Bank Passbook/Bank account details
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    Any other documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • To avail of the benefits of this scheme, eligible persons should submit their applications in the prescribed format at the respective block office.

Note: The application is approved by the Block Development Officer at the block level.

Complaints & Grievance Redressal:
  • The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.5K

Available In

Bihar

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

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