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Financial Assistance Scheme

Financial Assistance to Destitute Elderly and Disabled person

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT

Nodal department: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Target beneficiaries: Elderly, Disabled, BPL Families

Tags: Elderly, Disabled, Financial Assistance, DBT, BPL, Social Justice, Empowerment, Government Scheme, Assistance, Income Support, Poverty Alleviation, Social Defense

Details

This scheme provides financial assistance to elderly individuals aged 60 years or more, who do not have a 21-year-old son, and whose annual income is less than Rs. 1,20,000 for rural areas and Rs. 1,50,000 for urban areas. Additionally, it supports persons with more than 75% disability, those aged 45 or more, and elderly individuals aged 60 or more residing in rural areas listed in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list with a score of 0 to 20, or those in urban areas included in the BPL list prepared by the Ministry of Urban Housing and Poverty Alleviation. Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years receive a monthly assistance of Rs. 1,000, while those aged 80 years or more receive Rs. 1,250. The assistance is provided directly to their bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Benefits

  • - Monthly assistance of Rs. 1,000 for beneficiaries aged 60-79
  • Monthly assistance of Rs. 1,250 for beneficiaries aged 80 and above
  • Monthly assistance of Rs. 1,000 for beneficiaries aged 60-79
  • Monthly assistance of Rs. 1,250 for beneficiaries aged 80 and above

Eligibility

Elderly individuals aged 60 years or more without a 21-year-old son, with an annual income below Rs. 1,20,000 (rural) or Rs. 1,50,000 (urban). Persons with more than 75% disability, those aged 45 or more, and elderly individuals in the BPL list are also eligible.

Application Process

Online

To apply, visit the Mamlatdar office or the Digital Gujarat Portal. Required documents include:

  • Aadhar Card
  • Age Proof
  • Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
  • Birth Certificate
  • Identity Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Passport Size Photos
  • PH Certificate from Civil Surgeon
  • Ration Card

Application forms are available for free at the Mamlatdar office and online.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status