Details
Indira Gandhi National Disability Scheme was launched on February 2009 by the Ministry of Rural Development headed by the Central Government to support the disabled people in our country. This scheme introduced under National Social Assistance Program provides monthly pension to disabled people for the prosperity of their lives. Any disabled person whose age is more than 18 years, and with disability 80% or more belonging to the poverty line can apply for this scheme.
Benefits
A pension of Rs.300/- per month is provided to Divyangjan between 18 years and 79 years. For persons who are 80 years and above the pension of Rs.500/- per month will be provided.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for a disabled person to avail the benefits are as follows.
- The age of the applicant should range between 18-79 years.
- The applicant should be a resident of India.
- The applicant should be a physically or mentally disabled person.
- The applicant’s disability should be more than 80%.
- Dwarfs are also eligible for this scheme.
- The applicant should belong to Below Poverty Line.