Divyang Pension Scheme - Uttarakhand
The scheme aims to support persons with disabilities in meeting their basic needs and improving their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- is provided to persons with disabilities who are above18 years of age & have a disability of more than 40%.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹1.5K · monthly
A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Applicant’s mobile number
- ✦Passport-size photograph (certified by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor)
- ✦Aadhaar card
- ✦Voter ID card
- ✦CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar card
- ✦Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate
- ✦Disability certificate showing more than 40% disability issued by the Chief Medical Officer
- ✦Copy of family register (only for rural areas)
- ✦Note: All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is submitted.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant’s mobile number, Passport-size photograph (attested by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by Councillor), Photocopy of Aadhaar card and Voter ID card, Disability certificate showing more than 40% disability issued by the Chief Medical Officer, CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate, Copy of family register (for rural areas only), Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) / certified by Councillor (for urban areas)
All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is being submitted.
For verification of the online application form in rural areas, the final decision is taken by the District Social Welfare Officer after recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Block Development Officer, respectively. In urban areas, verification and recommendation are done by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate. If the application is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it, after which the pension payment process is initiated.The pension is credited to the applicant’s bank account one month after the approval of the application.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹1.5K
