Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients is a welfare scheme initiated by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. Here, the pension beneficiaries would receive a monthly allowance of ₹2,000, which would enable them to treat themselves and finally recover from the disease.
Benefits:
- ₹2,000/- per month as a pension for cancer patients.
Eligibility:
- Residency: The applicant must be a resident of Tripura.
- Income: The applicant’s annual income should not exceed ₹1,50,000.
- Government Employment: No member of the applicant’s family (father, mother, son(s), or unmarried daughter(s)) should be in government service.
- Health Condition: The applicant should be suffering from cancer.
Application Process:
Offline Process:
- Obtain Application Form:
The applicant should print the prescribed application form. - Fill in the Form:
Complete the mandatory fields and paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required). Attach all necessary documents (self-attested if necessary). - Submit the Form:
Submit the completed form to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) in the respective area. - Request Receipt:
After submission, request an acknowledgment receipt from the concerned authority. The receipt should include the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required:
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Passbook (from the bank concerned)
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate issued by DCM/SDM
- No government servant is member of the family of the applicant, as proved by a Certificate issued by a
- Gazetted Government Officer
- Medical Certificate from Regional Cancer Centre, Agartala, or any government hospital or any recognised hospital
- Any one of Ration Card Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate issued by the district Magistrate of Tripura and known as PRTC Voter Identity Card Driving Licence Passport
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- What kind of medical certificate is acceptable for the scheme?
The medical certificate shall be from Regional Cancer Centre or any government hospital or a recognized hospital. - What role does Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education play in the scheme?
They are responsible for the administration and management of the pension scheme. - To Whom and Where Should it be Applied?
The application should, therefore, be made to the office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area. - Is there an age criterion for the applicants so that they are eligible for the scheme?
No age barrier is mentioned while applying for eligibility. - How will the Proof of Income be measured for the Eligibility Process?
Income certificate is issued by DCM/SDM. - Does the applicant present his/her application to any office of government?
No, an application can only be presented before the office of CDPO. - What all particulars should the receipt contain in acknowledgement?
Date and time, with an identification number at the time of submission. - Is there a fixed date for the application to be submitted?
The FAQs do not specify a fixed date, but it should be submitted as early as possible. - What is the CDPO doing with the application?
The CDPO checks on the application, processes the paperworks, and makes it official for approval.