The “Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme” is a social welfare initiative by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. It provides financial assistance to eligible families by supporting dependent beneficiaries. Under this scheme, families receive ₹600 per month per beneficiary if there is only one beneficiary, and ₹900 per month per beneficiary if there is more than one beneficiary. Eligibility is determined by inclusion in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list or by having an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹21,000. Only permanent residents of Maharashtra are eligible for this scheme, which is 100% funded by the state government.
Benefits
- Single Beneficiary:
Financial assistance of ₹600 per month. - Multiple Beneficiaries:
Financial assistance of ₹900 per month per beneficiary.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
- The applicant’s name should appear in the BPL list, or the family’s annual income must be ≤ ₹21,000.
- The applicant should belong to one of the following categories:
- Destitute men and women below 65 years of age.
- Orphan children.
- All categories of Persons with Disability (PwD).
- Men and women unable to sustain themselves due to diseases such as tuberculosis, cancer, AIDS, leprosy.
- Destitute widows (including widows of farmers who committed suicide).
- Women in the divorce process or divorced but not receiving alimony.
- Women who have been tortured and released from prostitution.
- Transgender individuals.
- Devadasi.
- Unmarried women above 35 years of age.
- Wives of prisoners serving sentences in jail.
- Persons suffering from sickle cell disease.
- Note: The scheme covers eligible beneficiaries only if the family meets the economic criteria.
Application Process
Offline / Online
- Obtain Application Form:
Visit the Collector’s Office, Tahsildar Sanjay Gandhi Yojana, or Talathi Office to request a hard copy of the application form from the concerned authority. The form is also available online via designated portals such as Aaple Sarkar (Maha DBT). - Complete the Form:
Fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all required (self-attested) documents. - Submission:
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective Collector’s Office / Tahsildar Sanjay Gandhi Yojana / Talathi Office. - Receipt:
Obtain the acknowledgment or receipt of successful submission.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card.
- Two passport-sized photographs (signed across).
- Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra.
- Bank account details (including Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc.).
- Medical Certificate or Certificate of Incapacity/Disease (issued by the Civil Surgeon and Medical Superintendent of the Government Hospital, in case of major illness).
- Proof of Age.
- Income Certificate or BPL Card of the family.
- Disability Certificate (if applicable).
- Transgender Certificate (if applicable).
- Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate of Husband (for widow applicants).
- Any other document as required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is the financial assistance if there is only one beneficiary in the family?
₹600 per month. - How much is the financial assistance if there is more than one beneficiary in the family?
₹900 per month per beneficiary. - Can only families listed as Below Poverty Line apply to this scheme?
Yes, the applicant’s name must be in the BPL list or the family income must be ≤ ₹21,000 annually. - Where can I find the scheme guidelines in Marathi?
The guidelines (in Marathi) are available on the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance. - Can orphan children also apply?
Yes, orphan children are one of the eligible categories. - What is the full form of BPL?
Below Poverty Line. - Can women in the process of divorce also apply?
Yes, women who are undergoing divorce and not receiving alimony are eligible. - Does this scheme accept applications from transgender persons?
Yes, transgender individuals are eligible. - My husband is suffering from sickle cell disease. Is he eligible to apply?
Yes, individuals suffering from sickle cell disease are covered under the scheme. - Does this scheme accept only offline applications?
No, applications can be submitted both offline and online via the Aaple Sarkar (Maha DBT) portal. - Where can I get a hard copy of the application form?
You can obtain it from the Collector’s Office, Tahsildar Sanjay Gandhi Yojana Office, or Talathi Office. - What is the official portal URL of Aaple Sarkar (Maha DBT)?
Please refer to the official government website for the Aaple Sarkar portal link. - What is the Hindi translation of “Aaple Sarkar”?
“Aaple Sarkar” translates to “Our Government.” - Where can I find the registration manual for online applications through Aaple Sarkar (Maha DBT)?
The registration manual is available on the official Aaple Sarkar portal. - What are the objectives of this scheme?
The scheme aims to provide financial support to vulnerable groups in order to help them meet basic living expenses. - Can all students from Maharashtra apply to this scheme?
No, the scheme is targeted toward destitute individuals in the specified eligible categories, not all students. - How will my mobile number and email ID be verified?
Verification is conducted during registration on the Aaple Sarkar portal via OTP. - During registration on the Aaple Sarkar portal, what mandatory details must be provided in the “Applicant Detail” section?
Personal details such as name, date of birth, and other identification details must be provided. - During registration, what details are mandatory in the “Applicant’s Address” section?
Complete and accurate residential address details must be provided. - What are the mandatory details for mobile number & username verification?
A valid mobile number and a unique username are required for OTP verification. - What should be the file size and format of the photograph to be uploaded?
The photograph must adhere to the specifications provided in the photo upload manual available on the portal. - What documents are acceptable as proof of identity for applying to this scheme?
Acceptable documents include Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc. - What documents are acceptable as proof of address?
Acceptable documents include Residential Certificate, Electricity Bill, Ration Card, etc. - What should be the format and file size of the proof of identity and address documents?
Please refer to the guidelines on the official portal for specifications. - Are orthopedically handicapped persons covered in this scheme?
Yes, all categories of persons with disabilities are covered. - Is the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra mandatory?
Yes, it is required to verify that the applicant is a permanent resident of Maharashtra. - What is the full form of SJSA?
It stands for Social Justice & Special Assistance. - Is this a state-funded or centrally funded scheme?
This is a state-funded scheme. - Is there any application fee?
No, there is no application fee. - Is there any compensation for delay in the disbursal of benefits?
No compensation is provided for delays. - How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
Mandatory fields are marked with a red asterisk (*). - Can applicants from neighboring states (Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, etc.) apply?
No, the scheme is only available to permanent residents of Maharashtra. - Where can I find the URL to the website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
The URL is available on the official government website. - What is the address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra?
The address can be found on the department’s official website. - Where can I find the addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices?
They are listed on the official website or in local government directories. - Where can I post my grievances related to this scheme?
Grievances can be submitted at the District Social Welfare Offices or through the designated online grievance portal.