LPSUP

Leprosy Pension Scheme

This Leprosy Pension Scheme has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and operated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh.

State Cash

States / UT: Uttar Pradesh

Nodal department: Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities Department, Uttar Pradesh

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Pension

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Social Welfare, Empowerment, Disability

Details

Leprosy Pension Scheme has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and operated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh.
The main objective of the scheme is to provide a grant-in-aid for the maintenance of persons with disabilities and leprosy, whose family income is not sufficient for them.

Benefits

  • The rate of grant per beneficiary per month will be Rs. 3000/- who became disabled due to Leprosy

The rate of grant per beneficiary per month will be Rs. 3000/- who became disabled due to Leprosy.

Eligibility

  • It is necessary to be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Disabled due to leprosy (with any percentage of disability).
  • Persons with disabilities due to leprosy may belong to any age group.
  • Must be below the poverty and should be under Rs. 56,460/- per annum for urban and Rs. 46,080/- per annum for rural areas.
  • Are not taking advantage of other pension schemes.

Application Process

Online

  1. First of all the applicant has to visit the official Portal.1. Fill out the online application form from here. 1. In the Application form, the applicant has to fill following details:- Personal Details, Bank Details, Income Details, and a description of a disability.
  2. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Age Certificate and Disability Certificate).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is Leprosy Pension Scheme ?
This Leprosy Pension Scheme has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and operated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh
What are the benefits under the scheme ?
Grant Rs. 3000/- per month
Who can get the benefits of the scheme ?
All the eligible people who are suffering from leprosy the resident of Uttar Pradesh.
Is there any eligibility percentage of disability with LEPROSY ?
No, Disabled due to leprosy (with any percentage of disability).
From which age group person may apply for the scheme ?
There is no age restriction to get the scheme benefit.
What the maximum annual income criteria for urban resident person ?
Urban Residence Person should be under Rs. 56,460/- per annum.
What The Maximum Annual Income Criteria For rural Resident Person ?
Rural Residence Person Should Be Under Rs. 46,080/- Per Annum.
Can Beneficiaries of other pension scheme get the benefit of this scheme ?
No, applicants should not be the beneficiary of the other pension schemes.
How to apply for the scheme ?
1. First of all the applicant has to visit the official Portal. 2. Fill out the online application form from here. 3. In the Application form, the applicant has to fill following details:- Personal Details, Bank Details, Income Details, and a description of a disability. 4. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Age Certificate and Disability Certificate).
What is the official portal to apply online ?
Click on the following link. URL: https://sspy-up.gov.in/oap/public_new/UserRegistrationForm.aspx?Scheme=HandicapPension

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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

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