The Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa – Unorganized Workers is a pension scheme launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. Its primary objective is to provide financial assistance to unorganized workers—including home-based workers, self-employed workers, and wage workers—in the unorganized sector.
Benefits
- Pension Amount: ₹2,000 per month.
- Mode of Disbursal: The sanctioned grant is transferred directly to the individual’s bank account.
- Beneficiary List: Available on the official website of the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Government of Tripura.
Eligibility
- Residency: The applicant must be a resident of Tripura.
- Income: The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
- Age:
- For most applicants, the age should be 55 years and above.
- For ‘Greha Shahayika’ (Female Domestic Worker), the age must be between 23 to 59 years.
- Children Enrollment: If the applicant’s family has children aged between 6 to 14 years, those children must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura.
Note on Assistance Cessation
Assistance will be stopped immediately in the following cases:
- Death of the beneficiary.
- Fulfillment of any exclusion criteria during the beneficiary’s lifetime, such as:
- Remarriage of a widow.
- A family member securing a Government job.
- Annual family income exceeding ₹1,00,000.
Exclusions
- Income Taxpayers: Not eligible.
- Government Employees: Not eligible.
- Individuals whose family members already receive benefits under any category of the Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa (except for infirm & PwDs) are not eligible.
- Pensioners receiving benefits under the “National Social Assistance Program (NSAP)” or any of the 32 State Social Pension Schemes run by the Social Welfare & Social Education Department are also not eligible.
Application Process
Offline and Online Application Options
- Step 1:
- Visit the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form free of cost, or
- Print the prescribed format of the application form online.
- Step 2:
- Fill in all mandatory fields (ensure signatures are provided where required) and attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
- Step 3:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the appropriate CDPO office based on the applicant’s residential area.
- Step 4:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority. The receipt should include essential details like the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
During Application
- Income Certificate: Issued by the SDM (Sub Divisional Magistrate).
- Age Proof Certificate: (e.g., Birth Certificate, School Certificate, or Madhyamik Admit Card).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Ration Card: Issued by the Food & Civil Supplies Department.
- Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC): Issued by the Sub Divisional Administration.
- Professional Certificate: From the Gram Panchayat, Village Committee, Nagar Panchayat, or AMC Chairman.
- Non-Government Employee Certificate: Issued by the Panchayat Secretary, Ward Secretary, or a Gazetted Officer.
After Selection
- Life Certificate & Income Certificate: To be submitted to the CDPO in November every year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What certificates need to be submitted after selection?
Applicants must submit a Life Certificate and an Income Certificate annually in November. - What events lead to the immediate cessation of assistance under this scheme?
Assistance is stopped if the beneficiary dies, if a widow remarries, if a family member gets a Government job, or if the annual family income exceeds ₹1,00,000. - What is the condition related to the enrollment of children in the family?
Children aged 6 to 14 must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura. - What is the age range for ‘Greha Shahayika’ (Female Domestic Worker) applicants?
The age range is between 23 to 59 years. - What is the age requirement for applicants excluding ‘Greha Shahayika’?
Applicants should be 55 years and above. - What is the maximum annual income limit for the family of the applicant?
The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000. - Where can beneficiaries check the list of beneficiaries for the scheme?
The list is available on the official website of the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Government of Tripura. - What are the eligibility criteria regarding residency for applicants?
The applicant must be a resident of Tripura. - How much is the monthly pension amount provided under this scheme?
The pension amount is ₹2,000 per month. - What is the mode of disbursal for the sanctioned grant?
The grant is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account. - How often should the Life Certificate and Income Certificate be submitted after selection?
These certificates should be submitted annually in November. - Are there any specific criteria for children in the family to be eligible for the scheme?
Yes, children aged 6 to 14 years must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura.