Launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, the “Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS” scheme aims to ease the burden of medical expenses for those living with HIV/AIDS. This Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme ensures that a monthly pension is directly credited to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries, providing them with regular financial support.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
Eligible pensioners receive ₹1,000 per month.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
- The applicant should be suffering from HIV/AIDS.
- The applicant must be receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) or Antiretroviral Drugs (ARD) and related benefits from the District AIDS Control Society.
- The applicant must possess a Voter ID card and Aadhaar Card (for applicants aged 18 years and above). In cases where an Aadhaar Card is not available, a self-declaration must be submitted.
- Neither the applicant nor their spouse should be receiving benefits under any other social security pension scheme.
- The applicant or their spouse must not be retired or permanently employed in Central or State Government or public sector undertakings.
- The applicant or their spouse should not be receiving any family pension or any other pension from government or public sector entities.
- The applicant’s family must not be an income tax payer.
Application Process
Offline
- Obtain the Application Form:
Request the prescribed application format from the office of the Block Development Officer (BDO), Sub Divisional Officer (SDO), or Circle Officer. - Fill Out the Form:
Complete all mandatory fields in the application form and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested, if necessary). - Submit the Application:
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to:- The Office of the BDO in rural areas, or
- The Office of the SDO or Circle Officer in Municipalities and notified areas.
Documents Required
- Medical Proof:
Documentation showing that the applicant is receiving ART/ARD and associated benefits from the District AIDS Control Society. - Identity Proof:
Copy of Voter ID card (for applicants aged 18 years or above). - Aadhaar:
Copy of Aadhaar Card; if not available, a self-declaration is required. - Bank Details:
Copy of the Bank Passbook. - Self-Declaration:
A declaration confirming eligibility under the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS Scheme?
It is a state-sponsored initiative to provide monthly financial assistance to pensioners suffering from HIV/AIDS. - Which department has launched this scheme?
The scheme is launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. - What is the primary eligibility criterion for the scheme?
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand, suffering from HIV/AIDS, and receiving ART/ARD from the District AIDS Control Society. - What is the rate and periodicity of the pension?
The pension is ₹1,000 per month. - Is the pension provided in cash?
No, the pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account through DBT. - What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
Required documents include medical proof of ART/ARD, a copy of Voter ID, Aadhaar Card (or self-declaration), bank passbook, and a self-declaration regarding eligibility. - Is there an income criterion for eligibility?
No, income is not a criterion; however, the beneficiary must not be receiving any other pension. - Can a widow avail the Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana instead?
This scheme is separate; beneficiaries should not be receiving benefits under any other pension scheme. - Is there a provision for retroactive pension payment if the application is delayed?
Retroactive payments are not provided; beneficiaries must apply within the stipulated guidelines. - What if an applicant does not possess an Aadhaar Card?
In such cases, the applicant must submit a self-declaration in lieu of an Aadhaar Card.