Here is detail on State Social Security Pension Scheme introduce by the state government of Bihar for the benefit of people with disabilities.
State Social Security Pension Scheme – Bihar
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Scheme |
State Social Security Pension Scheme |
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Incentive |
A sum of INR 300 per month is provided to eligible applicants with disability. |
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Eligibility |
The applicant must be physically disabled and posses a certificate of minimum 40% of disability, There is no minimum or maximum age limit for availing the benefits of the scheme, There is no upper limit of annual income defined for availing the pension, The applicant should be a resident of the State or should have been residing in the State for at least past 10 years, since the date of submission of the application. |
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Documents required |
Disability certificate, Resident proof, Passport size photo |
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Procedure |
To avail the benefits of the scheme the applicant should submit two copies of duly filled application form. The identification of beneficiaries is done by the village head (Mukhiya) or the Panchayat Secretary. Beneficiaries can be recommended through the Gram Sabha. There is provision of right to public service at each block under which applicant can directly apply for the pension. Applicant will be updated about the proceeding. A pilot project is being implemented to do cash delivery of the pension to the applicant. In this project you need not to have saving account in a post office. |
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Nodal agency |
Social Welfare Department (Directorate of Disability Empowerment) |
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