Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients

Description
The scheme “Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension of ₹2,000/- to persons suffering from cancer.

Benefits
• ₹2,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
2. The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
3. No member of the family (father, mother, son(s), or unmarried daughter(s)) of the applicant should be in government service.
4. The applicant should be suffering from cancer.

Application Process
Step 1: Applications would be invited in the prescribed form by giving wide publicity through print and electronic media.
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Applications would be invited in the prescribed form by giving wide publicity through print and electronic media.

Step 2: Step 01: The applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 01: The applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 3: Step 02: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 02: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 4: Step 03: Application should be submitted to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.
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Step 03: Application should be submitted to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.

Step 5: Step 04: 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 (…
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Step 04: 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
• Passport-size Photograph.
• Bank Passbook.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Income Certificate (issued by the DCM/ Sub Divisional Magistrate).
• Certificate From a Gazetted Government Officer That No Person in His/her Family is a Government Servant.
• Medical Certificate from Regional Cancer Center, Agartala, or a Govt. Hospital or Any Recognized Hospital.
• Proof of Residence (Ration Card, Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC), Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the permissible proofs of residence?
A: Proof of residence can be in the form of a Ration Card, Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC), Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport.

Q: What medical certificate is accepted for the scheme?
A: A Medical Certificate from Regional Cancer Center, Agartala, or a Govt. Hospital or any recognized hospital is accepted.

Q: What role does the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education play in the scheme?
A: The Directorate is responsible for launching and overseeing the Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients.

Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: Applications should be submitted to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.

Q: Is there an age limit for applicants to qualify for the scheme?
A: The guidelines do not specify an age limit; eligibility is primarily based on residency, income, and cancer diagnosis.

Q: How is the proof of income determined for eligibility?
A: The Income Certificate issued by the DCM/Sub Divisional Magistrate is used to determine income eligibility.

Q: Can the applicant submit the application to any government office?
A: No, the application should be submitted specifically to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.

Q: What details should the acknowledgment receipt contain?
A: The receipt should include essential details such as the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number if applicable.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting applications?
A: The scheme guidelines do not specify a deadline; however, timely submission is recommended.

Q: What is the role of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) in the application process?
A: The CDPO is the authority to whom the application should be submitted for processing.

Q: How is the publicity for inviting applications carried out?
A: Applications are invited through wide publicity in print and electronic media.

Q: Can applicants from outside Tripura avail of the scheme benefits?
A: No, applicants must be residents of Tripura to be eligible for the Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients.