Launched during 2006-07 by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, the INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban) scheme provides financial support to urban residents with disabilities. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities (40% or above) who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and are not beneficiaries of any other pension scheme. Eligible individuals are identified by their respective Ward Sabhas, and pensions are disbursed monthly by the Bill Collector.
Benefits
- Pension Amount: The specific benefit scale is notified by the Government, ensuring periodic financial support.
- Monthly Disbursement: Pensions are disbursed on the first day of every month.
- Transparent Process: Disbursement is conducted by the Bill Collector in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Eligibility
To qualify for the INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban) scheme, applicants must:
- Be a local resident of a district in Andhra Pradesh.
- Reside in an urban area.
- Belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- Have a minimum disability of 40%.
- Be 18 years of age or above.
- Not be covered under any other pension scheme.
Eligible citizens are identified by their respective Ward Sabhas, and the Bill Collector maintains a register of these individuals which is later shared with the Municipal Commissioner.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Identification of Eligible Persons:
- The Ward Sabha identifies eligible individuals based on the set criteria.
- A ward-wise register of eligible persons is maintained by the Bill Collector.
- Recommendation and Sanction:
- The Bill Collector forwards a Ward Sabha resolution recommending eligible persons to the Municipal Commissioner.
- The Municipal Commissioner scrutinizes the eligibility and sanctions pensions based on the municipality-wise allocation.
- Disbursement of Pensions:
- The Project Director (DRDA) sends the pension acquittance list and funds to Municipal Commissioners.
- The Municipal Commissioner issues cheques to Bill Collectors.
- The Bill Collector disburses pensions in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers on the first day of each month.
Documents Required
- Domicile Certificate
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) Certificate
- Disability Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the residency requirements for applying to the INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban) scheme?
A1: Applicants must be local residents of a district in Andhra Pradesh and reside in urban areas.
Q2: How does the INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban) scheme define the economic status of eligible applicants?
A2: Applicants must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
Q3: What is the minimum disability percentage required to apply for the scheme?
A3: Applicants must have a disability of at least 40%.
Q4: What is the minimum age requirement for applicants?
A4: Applicants must be 18 years of age or above.
Q5: Can individuals already covered under another pension scheme apply for the INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban) scheme?
A5: No, individuals receiving benefits from any other pension scheme are not eligible.
Q6: Who is responsible for identifying eligible individuals for the scheme?
A6: Eligible individuals are identified by their respective Ward Sabhas.
Q7: What role does the Bill Collector play in the scheme?
A7: The Bill Collector maintains the register of eligible individuals, recommends them to the Municipal Commissioner, and disburses the pensions.
Q8: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A8: Applicants must provide a Domicile Certificate, BPL Certificate, and Disability Certificate.
Q9: How is the eligibility of applicants verified under the scheme?
A9: Eligibility is verified through the Ward Sabha’s identification process and further scrutinized by the Municipal Commissioner based on the submitted documents.
Q10: What is the process for recommending eligible persons?
A10: The Bill Collector sends a Ward Sabha resolution recommending eligible persons to the Municipal Commissioner for scrutiny and sanction.
Q11: How are pensions disbursed under the scheme?
A11: Pensions are disbursed on the first day of every month by the Bill Collector in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers.
Q12: What is the role of the Municipal Commissioner in the scheme?
A12: The Municipal Commissioner reviews and sanctions the list of eligible individuals based on recommendations from the Bill Collector and manages municipality-wise allocation of pensions.