PTTDP

Pension To The Disabled Person

Individuals with disabilities residing in Chandigarh can receive financial support through the Pension To The Disabled Person scheme. Eligible applicants with a disability of 40% to 70% receive ₹1000 per annum, while those with over 70% receive ₹2000, provided their family income does not exceed ₹1.50 lacs and they have been residents for more than three years.

State Cash

States / UT: Chandigarh

Nodal department: Social Welfare, Women & Child Development

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Pension

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Pension, Pension Disability, Disability, Disable Person

Details

The Pension to the Disabled Person scheme under the Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Chandigarh is Disability pension to a disabled person granted to Physically Handicapped persons. A person who is disabled to the extent of 40% and is resident of Union Territory of Chandigarh and fulfills the income criteria i.e., family income does not exceed ₹1.50 lacs per annum. is eligible for a grant of pension.
Everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect, regardless of their abilities. Offering a pension to disabled persons recognizes their inherent value and ensures they are not left to live in poverty or dependence.

Benefits

  • - The pension payable to each person shall be ₹1000/- per annum to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability
  • ₹2000/-per annum to those persons having more than 70% of disability
  • The pension payable to each person shall be ₹1000/- per annum to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability.
  • ₹2000/-per annum to those persons having more than 70% of disability.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant's disability must be to the extent of 40% or above then they will be eligible to avail the benefit of same.
  2. The applicant must be a resident of UT Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
  3. The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1.50 lacs annually.

Exclusions

  • An individual who is disabled less than 40%.
  • Individual who is not resident of Chandigarh UT.
  • Individual who is resident of Chandigarh for less than 3 years.
  • Individual whose family income exceeds Rs.1.50 lacs p.a.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The applicant Download the form in (Hindi)
The applicants Download the form in (English)
Step 2: Before you start filling out the form, carefully read any instructions or guidelines provided.
Step 3: Collect all the information and documents you will need to complete the form.
Step 4: Once you have completed the form, follow the instructions for submission.
Step 5: Make a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting it. This will serve as a reference in case you need to refer back to the information provided.
Step 6: Submit it to the respective Nodal office/ Nagar Nigam office.

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