Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II.

1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a leprosy patient with Visible Deformities Grade-II.

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• To avail of the benefits of this scheme, eligible persons should submit their applications in the prescribed format at the respective block office.

Note: The application is approved by the Block Development Officer at the block level. > Complaints & Grievance Redressal:

• The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.

1. Aadhaar card of the applicant
2. Passport-size photograph
3. Identity proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License
4. Medical reports/documents related to Visible Deformities Grade –II
5. Address proof
6. Bank Passbook/Bank account details
7. Any other documents as required

The "Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II in the state. The state government fully funds this scheme. Objective: The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the state's leprosy patients.