Disability Pension Scheme – Uttar Pradesh

India’s largest state, Uttar Pradesh, offers a disability pension scheme called Divyanjan Pension. This is a fusion of the the state as well as the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension scheme.

What is offered

The monthly disability pension offered is Rs 300.

Who is eligible

• Should be a resident of the state
• Beneficiary should fall Below Poverty Line. This is presently on the basis of Rs.46,080 in rural areas and Rs 56,460 in urban areas per family per year.
• Above 18 years of age
• Minimum 40% disability
• People receiving aid under old age pension, widow pension, Samajwadi pension or any other scheme are not eligible. Nor are people receiving support from government institutions/shelters.
• Decision of the Collector will be final relative to eligibility of the beneficiaries.

Documents needed

• Disability certificate
• Proof of residence. This can be ration/voter card, or certificate issued by Sarpanch/panchayat)
• Savings bank account number.
• Proof of income issued by MP/MLA/Mayor, Chairman of Nagar Panchayat or Zila Panchayat/Tehsildar, Block Development Officer/ or even Gram Pradhan.

How to apply

Applicant needs to visit Gram Sabha and District Handicapped Welfare Officer.

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