Disability Pension Scheme – Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, the monthly disability pension scheme is known as Niradhar Anudan Yojna.
Under this, each applicant gets Rs 600 per month. A family which has more than one person with a disability is eligible for Rs 900 a month.

Who is eligible

• People who with a minimum disability of 40%.
• Below 65 years of age
• Annual family income of upto Rs 21,000
• Should be a resident of the state.

Documents needed

• Certificate of residence
• Age certificate
• Income certificate/Proof of Below Poverty Line family
• Disability certificate issued by Civil Surgeon/medical superintendent of a government hospital.

How to apply

Applicant should visit Talathi /Tahsildar of the respective village. Or contact district social welfare officer of respective district.

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