Uttarakhand Divyang Pension Scheme: ₹1,500 Monthly for PWDs – Apply OnlineScheme StatusScheme Status

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The “Divyang Pension” scheme is a social security initiative launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It is designed to provide financial assistance to specially abled persons who lack an independent means of livelihood or are unable to perform physically demanding work.

Benefits

  • Monthly Pension:
    Beneficiaries receive ₹1,500/- per month.

Eligibility

  • Residency:
    The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
  • Age:
    The applicant should be more than 18 years of age.
  • Disability:
    The applicant must belong to the Person with Disabilities (PWD) category with a disability of more than 40%.
    (Note: For applicants with disabilities, the age criterion may be relaxed subject to the submission of a certificate from the appropriate authority.)
  • Income Criteria:
    The applicant’s monthly income should not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Level (BPL) category.
  • Exclusions:
    The applicant should not be a beneficiary of any other pension scheme.

Application Process

Online Process

  1. Visit the Official Website:
    Click on “Online Application” in the menu bar.
  2. Submit New Online Application:
    Click on “Submit New Online Application” and complete the registration form.
  3. Registration:
    • Select the Divyang Pension scheme from the registration form.
    • Fill in all the required details.
    • Save the application form. You will receive a password via SMS on your registered mobile number.
  4. Applicant Login:
    • Click on “Applicant Login” using your user ID and password.
    • Update your registered application information as needed.
  5. Upload Documents:
    • Upload all required documents in PDF format (maximum file size: 1 MB) by clicking on the Upload Documents menu.
  6. Print Application:
    After uploading the documents, you can print the application form by selecting the Print Application Form menu item.

Track Application

  1. Visit the Official Website:
    Enter your application number, mobile number, or Aadhaar number.
  2. Search:
    Click on the “Search” button to view your application status.
    Note: Once your application is under process or processed, you cannot update it.

Helpdesk Contact Details:

Documents Required

  • Income Certificate or BPL Certificate:
    Issued by the Tahsildar, indicating a monthly income not exceeding ₹4,000/-.
  • Proposal for Open Meeting of Gram Sabha.
  • Copy of Family Register.
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Copy of Savings Bank Account Passbook:
    Ensure that the name in the passbook and Aadhaar card matches the name in the application form.
  • Latest Photograph of the Applicant.
  • Disability Certificate:
    Must indicate a disability exceeding 40% and should be issued by the Chief Medical Officer or via the Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card.

Note:

  • The applicant’s information such as scheme, district, area, tehsil, block, panchayat, village, city, and ward cannot be updated once submitted.
  • Do not mention joint/loan bank account details in the application.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the objective of the “Divyang Pension” scheme?
    To provide financial assistance to specially abled persons who cannot sustain themselves through work.

  • Which department has launched this scheme?
    The scheme is launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand.

  • Who are the targeted beneficiaries?
    Persons with disabilities (PWD) with more than 40% disability, having a monthly income not exceeding ₹4,000/- or belonging to the BPL category.

  • What kind of financial assistance is provided?
    Beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹1,500/-.

  • What is the age criteria for the applicant?
    The applicant should be more than 18 years of age.

  • What is the income criteria for the beneficiaries?
    The applicant’s monthly income should not exceed ₹4,000/-, or they should belong to the BPL category.

  • How can the application be submitted?
    The application is submitted online via the official website.

  • Can the application be tracked?
    Yes, you can track the application status using your application number, mobile number, or Aadhaar number on the official website.

  • What is the frequency of the pension?
    The pension is disbursed on a monthly basis.

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