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Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu

The 'Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme' is a state initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Its goal is to offer a ₹1,000 pension to individuals aged 18 and above. Eligibility criteria include a disability percentage of 80% or above.

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About This Scheme

The 'Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme' is a state initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Its goal is to offer a ₹1,000 pension to individuals aged 18 and above, who belong to households below the poverty line. Eligibility criteria include a disability percentage of 80% or above, or severe/multiple disabilities.

Benefits

₹1.0K · monthly

Pension:

  • ₹1,000/- per month.

Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:

  • One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
  • One free saree to a female pensioner.

Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:

  • 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
  • 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.

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 belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category.

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    The applicant's age should be 18 years and above.

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    The applicant should have a disability of 80% or above, or should have multiple disabilities.

Required Documents

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    Applicant's Photo.
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    Aadhaar Card.
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    Proof of age.
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    Aadhaar Consent Form.
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    Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof.
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    Self–declaration of Applicant.
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    Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License (Optional)).
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    Bank Passbook.
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    BPL Card Number.
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    Differently Abled ID card.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.0K

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

Data Sources