Indira Gandhi National Disability Scheme Financial Support for Disabled Persons

Overview

This scheme is beneficial only for the person who id more than 80% disabled

Indira Gandhi National Disability Scheme was started in February 2009 by the Central Government’s Ministry of Rural Development to help disabled people in India.

This scheme is a part of the National Social Assistance Program and provides a monthly pension to support disabled individuals in living a better life.

Any disabled person who is 18 years or older, has 80% or more disability, and belongs to the poverty line can apply for this scheme.

Benefits of the Scheme For Disabled Persons

• Disabled people (Divyangjan) aged 18 to 79 years get a monthly pension of ₹300.
• Disabled people (Divyangjan) aged 80 years and above get a monthly pension of ₹500.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)

To get benefits from this scheme, the disabled person must meet these conditions:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a resident of India
• Must have a physical or mental disability
• Disability must be more than 80%
• Dwarfs can also apply for this scheme

How to Apply Online

Applying for this scheme is simple and easy. Just follow these steps:

One can download UMANG App or visit website

Login using your mobile number and OTP.

1. Search for “NSAP” in the portal.
2. Click on “Apply Online”.
3. Fill in your basic details and choose how you want to receive your pension.
4. Upload your photo and click “Submit”.

How To Apply Offline

Once you submit your application, here’s what happens next:

1. Where to Submit?
   • People in villages can submit their application at the Gram Panchayat / Block Office.
   • People in cities can submit it at the Municipality / Municipal Council.
2. Verification Process
   • A Verification Officer checks the details to confirm if you are eligible.
   • Based on the verification, the officer recommends approval or rejection with reasons.
3. Community Review
   • In villages, the list of applicants is discussed in the Gram Sabha or panchayat.
   • In cities, it is discussed in the Ward Sabha / Area Sabha before final approval.
4. Approval Process As A Disabled Person
   • If there is a delay in the decision by the Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha, the Verification Officer directly submits the recommendations to the Sanctioning Authority.
   • Once approved, the applicant gets a Sanction Order as confirmation.
5. Getting Your Pension As A Disabled person
   • Every approved person gets a Pension Passbook with details of the pension amount and payments.
   • The pension is directly sent to the applicant’s bank or post office account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
   • The list of pension beneficiaries is displayed at the Gram Panchayat / Municipal Office and updated every three months.

Apply Know

Documents Needed to Apply

To apply for this scheme, you need the following important documents:

• BPL Card – Proof that you belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
• Aadhaar Card – For identity verification.
• Age Proof – You can use a birth certificate or school certificate.
  • If these are not available, a ration card or EPIC (Voter ID) can be used.
  • If no valid document is available, a Government Medical Officer can issue an age certificate.
• Disability Certificate – You must have a disability certificate (80% or more) issued by a Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Community Health Centre, or Primary Health Centre.
• Passport Size Photographs – Required for your application form.

Ways to Receive Your Pension

 

You can get your pension money in the following ways:

• Bank Account – The amount is directly transferred to your bank.
• Post Office Account – You can receive the pension in your post office account.
• Postal Money Order – The money is sent to you through a postal money order.
• Cash in Hand – In some cases, the pension can be given in cash.

These are the steps which you have to follow