The Allowance for 100% Blind scheme is a pension initiative launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme is designed to support visually handicapped persons by providing a monthly pension to those with 100% blindness who are aged 10 years and above. Applications are submitted at the nearest Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) office.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
- Beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹2,000.
- Existing beneficiaries already receiving benefits under the scheme may continue to do so.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of Tripura.
- Disability:
- The applicant must be 100% visually handicapped.
- Age:
- The applicant must be 10 years and above.
- Income:
- The annual income of the applicant’s family should be up to ₹1,00,000.
Exclusions
- Employment:
- No member of the applicant’s family should be a government employee.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Obtain Application Form:
- Print the prescribed application form.
- Fill the Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the required documents (self-attested where necessary).
- Submission:
- Visit the nearest Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) during office hours on a working day to submit the completed form and documents.
- Acknowledgment:
- Upon submission, an entry will be made in the application receipt register and a unique identification number will be assigned for all future references.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate (issued by the local DCM/SDM; not applicable for BPL families)
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Bank Passbook
- Ration Card
- Address Proof
- Age Proof
- Voter ID
- Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC)
- Medical Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the revised name of the pension scheme for 100% Blind Persons?
(Refer to the updated guidelines as provided by the Government of Tripura.) -
What is the change in the age group eligibility criteria for the scheme?
The scheme is available to applicants aged 10 years and above. -
Who can apply as new applicants for the Allowance for 100% Blind scheme?
Any resident of Tripura who is 100% visually handicapped, aged 10 or above, with a family annual income up to ₹1,00,000, and whose family does not include any government employee. -
What is the status of existing beneficiaries under the revised guidelines?
Existing beneficiaries who are already receiving benefits under the scheme can continue to do so. -
What is the role of CDPOs in the application process?
The Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) accept applications, verify documents, and issue a unique identification number as an acknowledgment. -
How often can CDPOs accept new applications for the scheme?
New applications are accepted during working days as per the guidelines provided by the Department. -
What action should CDPOs take if an existing beneficiary becomes ineligible or expires?
CDPOs are required to update records and take necessary actions as per the scheme guidelines. -
What is the official designation of the department overseeing the Allowance for 100% Blind scheme?
It is managed by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. -
What documents need to be attached to the application form?
Applicants must attach proof of identity (Aadhaar, Voter ID), address, age, income certificate, PRTC, medical certificate, bank details, and a recent passport-sized photograph. -
Where should the applicant submit the application form?
The application must be submitted at the nearest CDPO office. -
Is the Income Certificate necessary for BPL families?
The certificate is not applicable for BPL families as per the guidelines. -
What is the role of the Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC) in the application process?
The PRTC verifies the applicant’s residency status in Tripura. -
What is the income criterion for eligibility?
The family’s annual income must be up to ₹1,00,000.