Pension To The Disabled Person

Description
The Pension to the Disabled Person scheme under the Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Chandigarh is Disability pension to a disabled person granted to Physically Handicapped persons. A person who is disabled to the extent of 40% and is resident of Union Territory of Chandigarh and fulfills the income criteria i.e., family income does not exceed ₹1.50 lacs per annum. is eligible for a grant of pension. Everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect, regardless of their abilities. Offering a pension to disabled persons recognizes their inherent value and ensures they are not left to live in poverty or dependence.

Exclusions
• An individual who is disabled less than 40%.
• Individual who is not resident of Chandigarh UT.
• Individual who is resident of Chandigarh for less than 3 years.
• Individual whose family income exceeds Rs.1.50 lacs p.a.

Benefits
• The pension payable to each person shall be ₹1000/- per annum to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability.
• ₹2000/-per annum to those persons having more than 70% of disability.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant's disability must be to the extent of 40% or above then they will be eligible to avail the benefit of same.
2. The applicant must be a resident of UT Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
3. The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1.50 lacs annually.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant Download the form in (Hindi)
Offline — https://chdsw.gov.in/uploads/media/1604736707-Pension_Disabled.pdf
The applicants Download the form in (English)

Step 2: Step 2: Before you start filling out the form, carefully read any instructions or guidelines provided.
Offline — https://chdsw.gov.in/uploads/media/1604736707-Pension_Disabled.pdf
Step 2: Before you start filling out the form, carefully read any instructions or guidelines provided.

Step 3: Step 3: Collect all the information and documents you will need to complete the form.
Offline — https://chdsw.gov.in/uploads/media/1604736707-Pension_Disabled.pdf
Step 3: Collect all the information and documents you will need to complete the form.

Step 4: Step 4: Once you have completed the form, follow the instructions for submission.
Offline — https://chdsw.gov.in/uploads/media/1604736707-Pension_Disabled.pdf
Step 4: Once you have completed the form, follow the instructions for submission.

Step 5: Step 5: Make a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting it. This will serve as a reference in
Offline — https://chdsw.gov.in/uploads/media/1604736707-Pension_Disabled.pdf
case you need to refer back to the information provided.

Step 6: Step 6: Submit it to the respective Nodal office/ Nagar Nigam office.
Offline — https://chdsw.gov.in/uploads/media/1604736707-Pension_Disabled.pdf
Step 6: Submit it to the respective Nodal office/ Nagar Nigam office.

Required Documents
• Two passport size photographs.
• Certificate of disability having percentage of disability 40% or above
• Aadhar Card.
• Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of providing a pension to disabled persons is multifaceted but generally centers around promoting social welfare, equity, and inclusivity.

Q: Can NRI apply for this form?
A: Only Indian citizen who are resident of Chandigarh UT for more than 3 years

Q: What is the pension amount?
A: 1. The pension payable to each person shall be @Rs.1000/- p.m. to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability.
2. Rs.2000/- p.m. to those persons having more than 70% of disability.

Q: Is ther any limit on the income of the indivisual?
A: Family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1.50 lacs annually

Q: Are there any specific documents required for the application?
A: Two passport size photographs.
Certificate of disability having percentage of disability 40% or above
Aadhar Card.
Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc).

Q: What is DBT?
A: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Here the money will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.

Q: Who will get the benefits?
A: All eligible persons from the Chandigarh State.

Q: How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
A: Mandatory fields are often marked with asterisks (*) or other symbols like a solid dot or a cross. These symbols indicate that information must be provided in those fields for the form to be considered complete.

Q: Who are eligible for this scheme?
A: Person with disability to the extent of 40%.

Q: Is this scheme for Urban area?
A: Yes, urban area people can apply for this scheme.