Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)

Launched on 15th August 1995, the scheme "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)" is a pension scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides ₹1,000/- per month to BPL individuals aged 18 to 79 who have severe or multiple disabilities. Launched under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), the scheme aims to ensure social justice by providing financial support to the most vulnerable sections of society, fulfilling the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Amount of Pension: The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹1000/-.
Mode of Disbursement: The pension is disbursed to the beneficiary either through bank transfer or money order.

1. The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The applicant should be a person with a disability.
3. The applicant's age should be between 18 and over 80 years.
4. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
5. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.

Offline

Step 1: The applicant should visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) in the concerned area. during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form. Paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Post Application Processes
Step 1: The TSWO verifies the submitted forms and forwards them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for review.
Step 2: The District Level Committee reviews the application and sanctions the pension.

NOTE 1: Upon submission of the completed application form and the necessary documents, make sure to take a photocopy of the filled application form and the acknowledgement receipt for your future reference.
NOTE 2: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.