Indira Gandhi National Special Ability Pension

Individuals who have a disability of 80 percent or more and are between 18 to 79 years old and living below the poverty line are eligible for the National Disability Pension Scheme.

The Government of India provides a monthly sum of Rs. 300 to eligible individuals, and the state government provides an additional amount of Rs. 1000 per month, bringing the total pension amount to Rs. 1300 per month.

Disability Relief Allowance is a financial assistance provided by the Department of Social Welfare to disabled individuals whose disability is between 40 to 69 percent, and the annual income is not more than Rs. 35000 per month. The allowance is provided at the rate of Rs. 750 per month.

Yes, mentally challenged individuals are eligible for Disability Relief without any income limit.

No, there is no application fee for this scheme.

No, the applicant needs to visit the nearest Department of Social Welfare office to apply for the scheme.

Disability Certificate- Applicant must be 80% or more handicapped. Latest BPL Certificate. Copy of the Parivar Register Aadhaar Card. Bank Account.