IGNDPSM

Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)

Implemented by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department of Maharashtra, the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹600 to individuals aged 18 to 65 years with a disability of 80% or more. Eligible applicants must be residents of Maharashtra and not receiving benefits from any other social security scheme.

State Cash

States / UT: Maharashtra

Nodal department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Pension, Financial assistance, Citizen empowerment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Disability, Pension, PwD, Handicapped

Details

The "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)" is implemented by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, differently-abled individuals aged 18 to 65 years with a disability of 80% and above are eligible to receive a pension of ₹600/- per month.

Benefits

  • A monthly pension of ₹600/-

A monthly pension of ₹600/-.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
  2. The applicant should be a person with a disability.
  3. The percentage of the disability should be 80% or more.
  4. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 65 years.
  5. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Collector Office/Tahsildar/Talathi of your district, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.
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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

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