Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme-Himachal Pradesh

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of ₹1,500/-.

1. The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a person with disabilities.
   2. The applicant should have a disability of 80% or more.
   3. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 79 years.
   4. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

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Step 1: The applicant shall submit the prescribed application form to the concerned Panchayat, Tehsil Welfare Officer, or District Welfare Officer, along with the required documents. Step 2: Eligible applicants are identified in the Gram Sabha meeting, and the verified list along with the proposal is forwarded to the Tehsil Welfare Officer for scrutiny and completion of formalities. Step 3: After due verification, the applications are submitted to the District Welfare Officer, who grants final approval for sanction of benefits.

1. Age proof (Birth Certificate or School Certificate)
2. Latest BPL Certificate
3. Copy of the Parivar Register
4. Disability certificate
5. Bank Passbook/Bank account details
6. Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)
7. Any other documents as required

The "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension" Scheme was introduced by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh, to provide social security to persons with disabilities. The scheme covers disabled individuals aged 18 to 79 years who are members of selected families living below the poverty line. Eligible persons must have a certificate of severe disability (80% or more) issued by a medical board constituted under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.