The “Pension To The Disabled Person” scheme, administered by the Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Department of Chandigarh, provides financial support to physically handicapped individuals. This disability pension is granted to persons with a disability of 40% or more who are residents of the Union Territory of Chandigarh and whose family income does not exceed ₹1.50 lakhs per annum. The scheme is intended to ensure that disabled persons can maintain a basic standard of living and live with dignity.
Benefits
- Pension Amount:
- For persons with a disability range of 40% to 70%: ₹1,000 per annum.
- For persons with a disability of more than 70%: ₹2,000 per annum.
Eligibility
- Disability Criterion:
The applicant must have a disability of 40% or more, as certified by an appropriate authority. - Residency Requirement:
The applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Chandigarh for at least 3 years. - Income Criteria:
The applicant’s family income must not exceed ₹1.50 lakhs per annum. - Exclusions:
- Applicants with less than 40% disability are not eligible.
- Individuals who have not been residents of Chandigarh for at least 3 years.
- Applicants whose family income exceeds ₹1.50 lakhs per annum.
Application Process
Offline Process:
- Download the Form:
- The applicant can download the application form in either Hindi or English.
- Fill Out the Form:
- Carefully read the instructions and complete all mandatory fields.
- Attach two passport-size photographs.
- Include the necessary certificates, such as the Certificate of Disability, proof of age, and residence proof.
- Submission:
- Submit the completed and signed form to the respective Nodal office or Nagar Nigam office.
- Receipt:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority, ensuring it contains the date, time, and a unique identification number.
Documents Required
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Certificate of Disability (indicating the percentage of disability, 40% or above).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Residence proof for 3 years (e.g., Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill).
- Proof of age (e.g., Birth Certificate or School Certificate).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
To provide a disability pension to physically handicapped persons, ensuring they have financial support to meet their basic needs and live with dignity. - Can an individual disabled less than 40% apply?
No, the scheme is only available to individuals with a disability of 40% or more. - Is there a residency requirement?
Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Chandigarh for at least 3 years. - What is the income criterion?
The family income should not exceed ₹1.50 lakhs per annum. - How much pension is provided?
- ₹1,000 per annum for a disability between 40% and 70%.
- ₹2,000 per annum for a disability of more than 70%.
- How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
Mandatory fields are indicated in the form (often marked with an asterisk).