Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim

Description
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme IGNDPS ” was started by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to differently-abled persons of the age group of 18 years & above belonging to a household Below Poverty Line category with severe or multiple disabilities of more than 80%. The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- and this pension amount consists of the Central and State governments& 39; share.

Benefits
• The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
2. - The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
3. - The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years and above.
4. - The applicant with a disability of more than 80% is eligible under the scheme.
5. - The applicant should not have any source of income.
6. - The applicant should not be a recipient of salary/pension/family pension from the Central Government / other State Governments.
7. - The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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Application Process
Step 1: Registration:
Online — https://sso.sikkim.gov.in/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3Dcitizenservices%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in%252F%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%2520phone_number%2520sharedaccessapi%2520server_api%2520role%2520department%2520offline_access%26state%3DOpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%253DFoPiklOB0ea2akeWyRWTT1Wjbcpq-aXX8oGx7TvZ32g1PSLvYuBZjj1rNo10nifPE2cYzhgy1KxRZLWhIsMIjvg9Nz6dVos0Ee_ktfGhBfickxvv-08nGkx_GLzP-KtNbDuEXVIqddROK-yZtgN3DMz7PBtU37eyWGHcmNRe5EwMXLYpsr4Jb1vY1Y05aexCqw6yHBbvAV8ZdzBgzSnjOGMnhMOx8KmKUhvXqDke-cm1NYq3gosenOXYeGj_t3CC%26nonce%3D638179183448508806.YjUwMTM0NDQtYjUxMC00YmU4LWE5N2YtNzY4MDc2YjM3YTg4MjgyNTIzNzgtNDE0ZS00ZWViLTg2N2EtYjdiOWVhMDdkNThl%26x-client-SKU%3DID_NET451%26x-client-ver%3D5.3.0.0
Registration:

Step 2: Step 01: Visit the official website: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Online — https://sso.sikkim.gov.in/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3Dcitizenservices%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in%252F%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%2520phone_number%2520sharedaccessapi%2520server_api%2520role%2520department%2520offline_access%26state%3DOpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%253DFoPiklOB0ea2akeWyRWTT1Wjbcpq-aXX8oGx7TvZ32g1PSLvYuBZjj1rNo10nifPE2cYzhgy1KxRZLWhIsMIjvg9Nz6dVos0Ee_ktfGhBfickxvv-08nGkx_GLzP-KtNbDuEXVIqddROK-yZtgN3DMz7PBtU37eyWGHcmNRe5EwMXLYpsr4Jb1vY1Y05aexCqw6yHBbvAV8ZdzBgzSnjOGMnhMOx8KmKUhvXqDke-cm1NYq3gosenOXYeGj_t3CC%26nonce%3D638179183448508806.YjUwMTM0NDQtYjUxMC00YmU4LWE5N2YtNzY4MDc2YjM3YTg4MjgyNTIzNzgtNDE0ZS00ZWViLTg2N2EtYjdiOWVhMDdkNThl%26x-client-SKU%3DID_NET451%26x-client-ver%3D5.3.0.0
Step 01: Visit the official website: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in

Required Documents
• Recent passport size photographs – 3 Number
• Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification as the case may be i.e. Income certificate, Caste certificate.
• Attested photocopy of the Below Poverty Line Certificate.
• Birth Certificate or Electoral photo Identity Card or any other valid document having recorded the date as proof of age.
• Attested copy of Aadhar Card.
• Attested photocopy of the first page of the Bank / Post Office Passbook along with the photocopy of the latest updated account.
• Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Authorities constituted for the purpose of certifying more than 80% of disabilities.
• Attested copy of Disability Identity Card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should be the monthly pension under this scheme?
A: The beneficiary will receive a sum of [?] 2,000/- as a monthly pension under this scheme.

Q: What is the age limit under this scheme?
A: The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years & above.

Q: What is the minimum percentage of disability required to avail of the benefits of the scheme?
A: The applicant should have a Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Authorities constituted for the purpose of certifying more than 80% of disabilities.

Q: Is this scheme applicable only for a person Below Poverty Line category?
A: Yes, the applicant should belong to the BPL family of the state of Sikkim.

Q: Is a person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources eligible under this scheme?
A: No, any person drawing any other pension under Central / State Government or from any other sources is not eligible for the scheme.

Q: Can a beneficiary avail of the benefits after permanent migration to another state?
A: No, the beneficiary should not be migrated permanently outside the state of Sikkim.

Q: What is the mode of filling application?
A: The applicant may fill application both online & offline mode.

Q: How can I register under this scheme?
A: Please visit the online portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the "Create Account" button to reach the registration page. Complete registration requirements as appropriate and click the "Register" button to register and then login.

Q: How shall the pension be distribute under the scheme?
A: The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.