Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa - Persons with Disabilities

Description
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa - Persons with Disabilities" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura to provide financial assistance to Persons with Disabilities in the form of a monthly pension of ₹2,000/-.

Exclusions
• Income taxpayers are not eligible.
• Government employees are not eligible.
• The individuals whose family members are already getting benefits under any of the Category/Sub-Category under ‘Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa' (except infirm & PwDs) are not eligible.
• Pensioners who are getting benefits under the “National Social Assistance Program (NSAP)” or the 32 State Social Pension Schemes run by the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura are not eligible.

Benefits
• A pension amount of ₹2000/- per month, transferred directly to the bank account of the applicant.
• NOTE: The list of beneficiaries will be made available on the official website of the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
2. The applicant should be a Person with Disability.
3. The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-
4. The age of the applicant should be 10 years and above.
5. If the family has children in the age group of 6 to 14 years, those children must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura.
6. The disability of the applicant should be one of the following:
7. _Blindness, Low-Vision, Leprosy-cured persons, Hearing Impairment (deaf & Hard of hearing), Locomotor Disability, Dwarfism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Chronic Neurological Condition, Specific Learning Disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Speech and Language disability, Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Sickle Cell Disease, Multiple Disabilities including deaf-blindness, Acid attack Victim, Parkinson's Disease._
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9. **NOTE:** The assistance under this scheme will be stopped immediately in the following cases:
10. Death of Beneficiary.
11. Fulfillment of any exclusion criteria during the lifetime of a beneficiary, such as
12. - Remarriage of a widow.
13. - A member of the family of the beneficiary getting a Government Job.
14. - The annual family income of the beneficiary exceeds ₹1,00,000/-, etc.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should visit the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form free of cost.
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The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the CDPO Office under which the project his/her residence is located.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the CDPO Office under which the project his/her residence is located.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Income Certificate from the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
• Age proof certificate (Birth Certificate / School Certificate / Madhyamik Admit)
• Ration Card, issued by the Food & Civil Supplies Department.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC issued by the Sub Divisional Administration).
• UDID (Unique Disability Identity Card)/ Registration Number/Slip.
• 'Non-Government Employee Certificate' from Panchayat Secretary/Ward Secretary/Gazetted Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What disabilities are considered under this scheme?
A: Blindness, low vision, leprosy-cured persons, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, intellectual disability, mental illness, and various other conditions are covered.

Q: Where can the list of beneficiaries be found?
A: The list is available on the official website of the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura.

Q: What are the conditions for stopping assistance under this scheme?
A: Assistance stops in case of the beneficiary's death, remarriage of a widow, family member getting a government job, or if the annual family income exceeds [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: What should the applicant do after submission?
A: Request a receipt containing submission details, including the date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.

Q: What certificates are needed after selection?
A: Life certificate and income certificate must be submitted to the CDPO in November each year.

Q: How is the pre-scrutiny status determined?
A: The receiving official marks the application as accepted or returned during pre-scrutiny.

Q: When should Life Certificate and Income Certificate be submitted?
A: These certificates are to be submitted to the CDPO during November each year after selection.

Q: What is the significance of Appendix-II?
A: It serves as a register for Mukhyamantri Samajik Suraksha Sahayata Prakalpa, listing details like application number, receipt date, and applicant's name.

Q: Are individuals with disabilities not officially certified by medical authorities eligible?
A: No, certification of disability by relevant medical authorities is a prerequisite for eligibility.

Q: Can a person with a disability not holding a bank account avail benefits?
A: No, as the pension amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the applicant, having a bank account is mandatory.

Q: Is there flexibility in the income criterion for certain cases?
A: No, the annual family income should not exceed [?]1,00,000/- for any applicant to be eligible.