Pension to the Persons who lost 100% eye sight

Description
The scheme “Pension to the Persons Who Lost 100% Eye Sight" 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 the differently-abled persons who are 10 years and above in age and have 100% blindness.

Exclusions
• The Scheme will be terminated automatically in case of the death of the beneficiary. However, the pension for the month in which the beneficiary dies will be paid to his nominee / legal heir.

Benefits
• Pension of ₹2,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
2. The age of the applicant should be 10 years & above.
3. The applicant should be 100% Visually Handicapped.
4. The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
5. No member of the family of the applicant should be a government employee.

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
• Passport-sized Photograph.
• Residential Certificate.
• Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
• Medical Certificate/ Disability Certificate (Issued by Medical Board).
• Age Proof (Issued by AMC/ Nagar Panchayat / Gram Panchayat / Village Committee of TTAADC areas).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the Pension Scheme?
A: Those who have lost 100% of their eyesight and belong to APL families are eligible for the Pension Scheme.

Q: Is there an age limit for applicants?
A: Yes, the applicant's age should be 10 years and above.

Q: Is income status a criterion for eligibility?
A: No, individuals can apply to belong to APL (Above Poverty Line) category.

Q: How much pension is provided under the scheme?
A: [?]2000 per month per beneficiary.

Q: When was the scheme implemented?
A: The scheme was implemented on 1st April 2012.

Q: Who sanctions the pension?
A: Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) sanction the pension to eligible cases.

Q: What documentation is required during application?
A: Documentation required includes attested copies of certificates indicating APL household status, EPIC of the applicant, medical board certification of eyesight, and age-proof certificate.

Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, there is no application fee.

Q: How is the application process for this scheme?
A: The application process involves submitting a duly filled application form along with required documents to the office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.

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