Divyang Pension Yojana

Description
The pension scheme has been started by the state government to provide some financial assistance per month to the disabled person. This will help them a lot in running their livelihood, and the standard of living will be better. The pension amount given to them per month by the government is increased from time to time.

Benefits
• The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities provides a grant at the rate of Rs. 1,000/- per month per beneficiary

Eligibility Criteria
1. The age of the applicant should be 18 years or more.
2. Applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
3. Should have a minimum of 40 percent disability.
4. The person getting pension/grant/assistance under the applicant's old age pension, widow pension, socialist pension or any other similar scheme and the person receiving free maintenance in government institutions/homes should not be eligible.
5. The annual income of the applicant or his family is within the definition of the poverty line (currently fixed at Rs. 46,080/- in rural areas and Rs. 56,460/- per family per year in urban areas) will be eligible for the grant.

Application Process
Step 1: First of all the applicant has to visit the official Portal.
Fill out the online application form from here.
In the Application form, the applicant has to fill following details:- Personal Details, Bank Details, Income Details, and a description o…
Online — https://sspy-up.gov.in/HindiPages/index_h.aspx

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

Required Documents
• Passport size colour photograph.
• Date of Birth/Age certificate.
• Disability certificate:

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Divyang Pension Yojana ?
A: The State Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched Divyang Pension Yojana to improve and uplift the standard of living of disabled citizens.

Q: What are the benefits ?
A: Provides a grant at the rate of Rs. 1,000/- per month per beneficiary.

Q: What is the minimum & maximum age eligibility criteria ?
A: The age of the applicant should be 18 years or more.

Q: May other state disable person apply for the scheme ?
A: No, Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.

Q: What is the minimum eligible percent of disability ?
A: Should have a minimum of 40% disability.

Q: Can Beneficiaries of other pension scheme get the benefit of this scheme ?
A: No, applicants should not be the beneficiary of the other pension schemes.

Q: What the maximum annual income criteria for urban resident person ?
A: Urban Residence Person should be under Rs. 56,460/- per annum.

Q: What The Maximum Annual Income Criteria For rural Resident Person ?
A: Rural Residence Person Should Be Under Rs. 46,080/- Per Annum.

Q: How to apply for the scheme ?
A: 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).

Q: What is the official portal to apply online ?
A: Click on the following link. URL: https://sspy-up.gov.in/oap/public_new/UserRegistrationForm.aspx?Scheme=HandicapPension

Q: What documents are required ?
A: 1. Passport size colour photograph.
2. Date of Birth/Age certificate.
3. Disability certificate: