Launched on 1st August 2015 by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura, this scheme provides financial assistance of ₹2,000/- per month to transgender residents of Tripura who have no source of income.
Benefits
- ₹2,000/- per month financial assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Tripura.
- The applicant must be transgender.
Application Process
Offline Application Process:
Applications are invited from eligible candidates through wide publicity in print and electronic media.
- Step 1:
- During office hours, visit the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) or District Inspector of Social Education (DISE) of your area and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the designated staff, OR
- Print the prescribed application format.
- Step 2:
- Complete the application form by filling in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Step 3:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
- Step 4:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgement that includes essential details such as the date and time of submission and, if applicable, a unique identification number.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook
- Ration Card
- Address Proof
- Age Proof
- Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC)
- Medical Certificate (issued by a Government Medical Officer not below the rank of Tripura Health Service Grade IV)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for the Pension Scheme for Transgender?
Transgender residents of Tripura without any source of income are eligible. - Is there an age limit for applicants?
(The scheme does not specify an age limit in the provided details.) - Is income status a criterion for eligibility?
The scheme targets transgender individuals with no source of income. - How much pension is provided under the scheme?
₹2,000/- per month. - When was the scheme implemented?
Launched on 1st August 2015. - How are beneficiaries selected?
Eligible candidates are invited to apply based on wide publicity through print and electronic media. - Who sanctions the pension?
The pension is sanctioned by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. - Is there a monitoring mechanism for the scheme’s implementation?
Detailed monitoring mechanisms are typically outlined in official guidelines. - Can transgender individuals from outside Tripura apply for the scheme?
No, the applicant must be a resident of Tripura. - Can transgender individuals with some income source still apply?
The scheme is designed for those with no source of income. - Are transgender individuals of all gender identities eligible?
Eligibility is specified for transgender persons as per the scheme’s guidelines. - What documentation is required during application?
Refer to the list of documents above. - Is there any application fee?
(No application fee is mentioned in the provided details.) - How is the application process for this scheme?
The process is entirely offline, following the steps outlined above.