Many disabled individuals do not have a stable source of income, making it difficult to meet daily expenses. To support them, the Government of Punjab has launched the Disability Pension Scheme. This initiative provides financial aid to disabled individuals in the state. The Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government is the nodal authority responsible for implementing this scheme.
Benefits
- ₹1,500/- per month as financial assistance for eligible beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
- Permanent Residency: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Punjab.
- Disability Requirement: The applicant should have a disability percentage of more than 50%.
- Income Limit: The annual family income should not exceed ₹60,000/-.
- Mental Disabilities: People with mental disabilities are eligible, regardless of their specific disability type.
Application Process
Online Application
- Visit the official website of the scheme.
- Click on “Click to Apply Services”.
- Log in to the Digital Punjab portal using your Email/Phone number and password. (New users need to register first).
- Fill out the application form.
- Attach the required documents.
- Submit the application.
Offline Application
Applicants can also apply offline by visiting the nearest Social Security and Women & Child Development Department office and submitting the filled-out application form along with the necessary documents.
Documents Required
- Beneficiary’s recent photograph.
- ID cum Residence Proof of the Parent/Guardian (Driving License / Passport / Voter Card / Aadhaar Card).
- First page of the Bank Passbook (for direct benefit transfer).
- Self-Declaration Form.
- Proof of Disability (Issued by a competent authority).
- Date of Birth Proof (Voter Card / Voter List / Matriculation Certificate / Birth Certificate / Aadhaar Card).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is this scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month to eligible disabled individuals in Punjab.
Q: What are the benefits of this scheme?
A: Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month as financial aid.
Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: The Punjab government provides ₹1,500 per month to eligible disabled individuals.
Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits?
A: Any person who is a permanent resident of Punjab, has more than 50% disability, and whose family income is below ₹60,000 per year.
Q: What is the financial eligibility criteria?
A: The annual family income should not exceed ₹60,000/-.
Q: What is the minimum disability criteria?
A: The applicant must have at least 50% disability.
Q: How can I apply online?
A: Applicants can apply through the Digital Punjab portal by registering and filling out the application form.
Q: How can I apply offline?
A: Applicants can visit the nearest Social Security and Women & Child Development Department office and submit the application manually.
Q: How can I download the application form?
A: The application form can be downloaded from the official portal of the Punjab Government.
Q: What is the official portal to apply online?
A: Applicants need to visit the Digital Punjab portal for online applications.