Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Chhattisgarh

Description
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme" is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to severely disabled with a disability of 80% and above and multi-disabled individuals aged 18 to 79 years who are living below the poverty line BPL to support them in living a respectful life. This scheme is centrally sponsored.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of ₹500/-, (Central contribution- ₹300/-, State Contribution- ₹200/-).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
2. The applicant should be a person with multiple disabilities.
3. The applicant should have severe disabilities (with a disability percentage of 80% or above).
4. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 79 years.
5. The applicant's name should be included in the list of families living Below Poverty Line.
6. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme.
7. **Note 1:** Severe disability means any one type of disability which is more than 80%.
8. **Note 2:** Multiple disabilities means more than one type of disability.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar card of the applicant
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity proof
• Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh (Issued by a Gazetted Officer, Sarpanch or Councillor)
• Disability certificate issued as per the provision of Persons with Disabilities Act-1995
• Proof of age (Doctor's certificate, Birth Certificate, Certificate issued by an Administrator, Sarpanch, or Mayor, school certificate, etc.)
• Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/related documents
• Address proof
• Bank Passbook/Post Office Account Passbook
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
A: Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of [?]500/-.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: The applicant must be a native of Chhattisgarh, aged between 18 and 79 years, have a severe disability (80% or above) or multiple disabilities, be living below the poverty line, and not be receiving any other Central or State Government pension benefits.

Q: What is meant by "severe disability" under this scheme?
A: Severe disability refers to any one type of disability with a disability percentage of 80% or above.

Q: What does "multiple disabilities" mean in the context of this scheme?
A: Multiple disabilities refer to an individual having more than one type of disability.

Q: Is there an age limit for applying to the scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant's age should be between 18 and 79 years.

Q: Does the applicant need to be a native of Chhattisgarh to be eligible?
A: Yes, only natives of Chhattisgarh are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: Can an individual receiving pension benefits from another Central or State Government scheme apply for this scheme?
A: No, individuals receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme are not eligible to apply for the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme.

Q: What is the offline application process for rural areas?
A: In rural areas, applicants must visit the Gram Panchayat office to collect and fill out the application form, submit it, and receive an acknowledgment receipt. The Gram Panchayat will then review and forward the application to the District Panchayat within seven days.

Q: What is the offline application process for urban areas?
A: In urban areas, applicants should visit the office of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipality, or Nagar Panchayat to collect the application form, fill it out, submit it, and receive an acknowledgment receipt. The concerned urban body will review and approve or reject the application.

Q: Where can the application form be obtained?
A: The application form is available free of cost at the Gram Panchayat office in rural areas and at the Municipal Corporation, Municipality, or Nagar Panchayat offices in urban areas.

Q: What should I do if the printed application form is not available?
A: If a printed application form is not available, you can submit your application on plain paper.

Q: Is there an online application process for the scheme?
A: Yes, you can apply online through the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal at https://edistrict.cgstate.gov.in/PACE/login.do#login.

Q: Who has the authority to approve or reject applications?
A: In rural areas, the Gram Panchayat reviews and forwards applications to the District Panchayat, which has the authority to approve or reject them. In urban areas, the concerned urban body (Municipality, Municipal Corporation, Nagar Panchayat) has the authority to approve or reject applications.