Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
This central government scheme provides a monthly pension to severely disabled Indians (80%+ disability) aged 18 and above who belong to Below Poverty Line families. Pensioners aged 18–79 receive ₹300/month and those 80 and above receive ₹500/month, credited directly to their bank account. Apply online via the UMANG app or offline at your local Gram Panchayat or Municipal office.
About This Scheme
This central government scheme provides a monthly pension to severely disabled Indians (80%+ disability) aged 18 and above who belong to Below Poverty Line families. Pensioners aged 18–79 receive ₹300/month and those 80 and above receive ₹500/month, credited directly to their bank account. Apply online via the UMANG app or offline at your local Gram Panchayat or Municipal office.
Full official description
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
- ₹300/month pension for disabled persons aged 18–79
- ₹500/month pension for disabled persons aged 80 and above
- Pension paid directly to bank or post office account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be an Indian resident aged 18 years or above
- Must have a disability of 80% or more (physical or mental); dwarfism is also eligible
- Must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household
- Disability must be certified by a recognized medical authority
How to Apply
- One can download UMANG App or visit website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home - The citizen can login using mobile number and OTP.
- Once logged In, citizen can search for NSAP.
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Fill the basic details, choose the mode of payment of pension, upload photo and click on “Submit”.
- Individuals can submit completely filled applications to the Gram Panchayat / Block Office in the rural area and the Municipality / Municipal Council in the urban area, as per eligibility.
- A Verification Officer or Verification Team under an authorized officer verifies the applications with reference to facts related to eligibility
- The Verification Officer make the necessary recommendation for sanction or rejection with reasons.
- The list of applicants with the recommendations of the Verifying Authority is discussed in the Gram Sabha in rural areas or Ward Sabha / Area Sabha as designated by the State Government in urban areas and thereafter in the Gram Panchayats and Municipalities.
- If the time limits are not adhered to by Gram Sabha / Ward Sabhas, Gram Panchayats / Municipalities the Verification Officer directly submits his recommendations to the Sanctioning Authority under intimation to the Gram Panchayat / Municipality.
- After receipt of applications which are verified and recommended by the Gram Sabha / Ward Committee / Area Sabha, the Sanctioning Authority convey approval to the applicant in the form of a Sanction Order with a copy to Gram Panchayat / Municipality concerned.
- The Sanctioning Authority issues Sanction Order under his seal
- Every beneficiary who has been sanctioned pension under schemes of NSAP are issued a Pension Passbook. The Passbook contain details of the Sanction Order, particulars of the pensioner and disbursement details
- The list of beneficiaries to whom sanctions are issued is displayed at the Gram Panchayat / Ward / Municipal Office and updated every three months.
- The Pension amount is directly paid to the beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) process to their post office or bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Different Modes Of Receiving Pension?
One can receive pension amount in Bank Account, Post Office Account, Postal Money Order or in hand cash.
Who Will Disburse In Hand Cash?
In hand cash will be disbursed by Pension Disbursement Authority of respective Sub District/Municipal Area. One can select the pension disbursement authority while filling online application form on UMANG.
Can I Apply Online?
Yes, One can apply through UMANG. https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home
Is The Offline Application Process Same For All States?
The offline application process might vary slightly from state to state.
How Can I Track My Application Status?
One can track his/her application through https://nsap.nic.in/applicationTrack1.do?methodName=showStatus or Through UMANG - https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home
Can I Apply For Multiple Disabilities?
Yes.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- BPL Card
- Aadhaar card
- Age Proof - For age, the birth certificate or school certificate may be relied on. In their absence ration card and EPIC may be considered. If there is no valid document, any Medical Officer of any government hospital may be authorized to issue the age certificate.
- Disability certificate:- Disability certificate (80% and More) issued from Chief Medical Officer, Community Health Centre or Primary Health Centre will be accepted.
- Passport Size Photographs.