The following provides a detail of Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme introduce by the state government of Nagaland for the benefit of people with disabilities.
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Particular |
Details |
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Scheme |
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme |
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Incentive |
Government of Nagaland is implementing the central government sponsored scheme called Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDP). The department provides a monthly pension of Rs. 300 and on attaining the age of 80 years, a beneficiary is entitled for Rs. 500 per month. |
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Elligibility |
The age of the disabled shall be between 18-79 years., The applicant must belong to household below the poverty line (BPL) according to the criteria prescribed by the Government of India; The applicant should be suffering from severe or multiple disabilities as defined in ‘ Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 (PWD Act 1995)’ and the ‘National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 (National Trust Act 1999)’ revised from time to time and any other guidelines issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in this regard. The number of eligible beneficiaries to be assisted under IGNDPS will be determined as per the field report of all beneficiaries who satisfy the criteria, The pension is credited, where feasible into a post office or public sector bank account of the beneficiary. |
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Documents |
One full size photograph, 3 recent passport size photos, Copy of BPL card, Disability certificate, Date of birth certificate, Form should be certified by chairman village council/committee/municipal council with seal and district social welfare officer |
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Procedure |
Applicant needs to apply to the District Social Welfare Office at concerned district with prescribed application form. |
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Nodal agency |
Department of Social Welfare- Government of Nagaland |
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Website |
dsw.nagaland.gov.in/about-the-national-social-assistance-programme-nsap/ |