Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons

​The scheme "Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons" was introduced by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to Persons with Disabilities who have no source of income. The scheme covers persons with disabilities, including those who are deaf, mute, blind, mentally retarded, or orthopedically disabled, with a disability level of 40% or more. The District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats (VDPs) of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep implement the scheme to ensure smooth processing and disbursement. The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.