Sant Surdas Yojana

How the process works

1. 1

   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Persons with 60% or more disability residing in Gujarat holding a valid medical disability certificate or UDID card. Applicant must have minimum 60% disability certified by competent medical authority / Medical Board. Must hold valid UDID card or disability certificate. Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.

2. 2

   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Disability Certificate showing 60% or more disability issued by Civil Surgeon/Medical Board or UDID card.
   • Aadhaar card copy.
   • Proof of age and residence in Gujarat (Ration Card / Election Card).
   • BPL card or income certificate where required.
   • Bank passbook copy with IFSC.
3. 3

   Step 3: Apply

   Online through the eSamajKalyan portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in) under the Social Defence section. Step 1: Register on eSamajKalyan portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in). Step 2: Navigate to Social Defence schemes and select Sant Surdas Yojana. Step 3: Enter applicant details, disability percentage, and UDID number. Step 4: Upload disability certificate, age proof, residence proof, and bank passbook. Step 5: District Social Defence Officer verifies application and sanctions monthly DBT pension.

4. 4

   Step 4: Verification

   Verification of UDID / medical certificate and applicant identity by District Social Defence Office.

5. 5

   Step 5: Sanction / decision

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

6. 6

   Step 6: Benefit

   Monthly disability pension of ₹1,000 disbursed directly into beneficiary's bank account via DBT. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into beneficiary bank account.

7. 7

   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

   District Social Defence Officer (Helpline 079-23256309) and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/