Launched on 1st April 2014 by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, the Teelu Rauteli Special Pension Scheme provides financial assistance to physically handicapped women and men who are engaged in agriculture or agriculture-related activities. Named after the folk hero Teelu Rauteli—a brave female warrior from Garhwal—the scheme aims to support rural agricultural workers with disabilities and improve their living standards.
Benefits
- Monthly Financial Assistance:
Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,200/- per month. - Purpose:
To provide financial relief and social security to disabled agricultural workers in rural areas.
Eligibility
To qualify for the scheme, applicants must:
- Be engaged in an agricultural business or agriculture-related work in a rural area.
- Be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- Be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- Have a disability in the range of 20% to 40% as certified by a Medical Board.
Application Process
Online Process
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the official site of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand.
- Select the Scheme:
- Choose the “Teelu Rauteli Special Pension” scheme.
- Download the Application Form:
- Download the prescribed application form.
- Fill Out the Form:
- Complete the form with all mandatory details and attach the required documents.
- Submit the Application:
- After verifying the information, submit the application to the concerned department.
- Physical Submission (if required):
- Additionally, applicants should visit the Social Welfare Department office in their district or Taluka, or approach the Agriculture Officer or Gram Panchayat for further processing.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Age Proof
- Disability Certificate:
Issued by a Medical Board, confirming a disability between 20% and 40%. - Bank Account Details:
(e.g., a copy of the bank passbook) - Attested Passport-size Photographs:
Attested by a Gram Pradhan, Jila Panchayat Adhyaksh, Sabhasad Nagar Palika, or Gram Vikas Adhikari (Panchayat). - Voter ID Card
- Any other documents as required by the department.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In which state is the Teelu Rauteli Special Pension Scheme launched?
The scheme is launched in Uttarakhand. -
Who will get the benefit of the Teelu Rauteli Special Pension Scheme?
The scheme benefits physically handicapped women and men farmers engaged in agriculture or agriculture-related business. -
What are the benefits of the Teelu Rauteli Special Pension Scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,200/- per month as financial assistance. -
Who can apply for the Teelu Rauteli Special Pension Scheme?
Applicants must be from an agricultural background in rural areas, be permanent residents of Uttarakhand, aged between 18 and 60, and have a disability between 20% and 40%. -
How to apply for the Teelu Rauteli Special Pension Scheme?
Applications are processed online by downloading the application form from the official website, filling it out, attaching the required documents, and submitting it to the concerned department. In-person submission at district or Taluka offices may also be required.