Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Persons aged 18 to 79 years with severe or multiple disabilities (80% or higher) living below the poverty line (BPL). Applicant must be aged between 18 and 79 years. Must have severe disability (80% or higher) or multiple disabilities certified by Medical Board / UDID. Must belong to a household living Below Poverty Line (BPL).

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Disability certificate / UDID showing 80%+ disability.
   • Age proof.
   • BPL certificate or official list inclusion proof.
   • Aadhaar card.
   • Gujarat residence proof.
   • Bank or Post office passbook copy with IFSC.
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   Step 3: Apply

   Through District Social Defence Office or local Mamlatdar Jan Seva Kendra. Step 1: Obtain IGNDPS application form from Jan Seva Kendra. Step 2: Submit disability certificate (80%+), age proof, BPL card, and bank details. Step 3: Scrutiny by Talati and verification by Social Defence / Revenue officer. Step 4: Monthly pension sanctioned and disbursed via DBT.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Verification of disability certificate and BPL status by District Social Defence Office.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Social Defence Officer / Mamlatdar, Government of Gujarat.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   Monthly financial pension assistance disbursed directly into beneficiary's bank or post office account via DBT. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank or post office account.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/ and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/