Delhi Disability Pension Scheme

Disabled People of Delhi will get monthly pension of Rs. 2,500/- under Delhi Government’s Disability Pension Scheme. People having 40% or more Disability are eligible to apply for a pension under this scheme. Read the full article to know more.

Delhi Disability Pension Scheme Highlights
Scheme Name	Delhi Disability Pension Scheme.
Date of Launch	Not Known.
Benefits Provided	Monthly Disability Pension of Rs. 3,000/-.
Eligible Beneficiaries	Disabled People of Delhi.
Responsible Department	Social Welfare/ Rehabilitation Services Department Delhi.
How to Apply	Through Online Application Form. Through Offline Application Form.

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Introduction of Delhi Disability Pension Scheme: A Brief Insight

Life of a disabled person is not easy as they face difficulties in their everyday life.
From emotional, social, and physical pain to financial irregularities, their life goes upside down without having any stability.
Seeing this type of hardship, the Government of Delhi takes a bold step by starting a welfare scheme for Disabled People.
The name of the Scheme is “Delhi Disability Pension Scheme”.
This scheme is also popular by another name such as “Delhi Disability Pension Yojana” or “Delhi Disabled Pension Scheme” or “Delhi Physically Handicapped Pension Scheme” or “Delhi Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs”.
Social Welfare/ Rehabilitation Services Department of the Government of Delhi is the implementing department of this scheme.
Financial Support to Disabled Persons as monthly pension will be provided by the Delhi Government under its Disability Pension Scheme.
All Eligible Disabled People of Delhi will get a Pension of Rs. 2,500/- per month as financial support for their daily expenses.
Those beneficiaries who are Permanent Residents of Delhi or residents of Delhi for 5 years are eligible to apply for this scheme.
If a person has less than 40% of disability, then he/ she is not eligible to apply.
This means that only those people can apply for a pension under the Delhi Disability Pension Scheme who have 40% or more disability.
Disability Certificate and Aadhaar Card is mandatorily required at the time of applying.
And if the disabled person’s annual family income is more than Rs. 1 lakh then they are not eligible to apply for the monthly disability pension.
21 Kind of Disabilities are mentioned by Delhi Government, if any person have any kind of disablity of 40% or more from the mentioned one’s then they are eligible to apply for pension under Delhi Disability Pension Scheme.
If Applicant is the beneficiary of other pension scheme of Delhi Government such as “Old Age Pension Scheme” or “Pension Scheme to Women in Distress” then they are not eligible to apply under Disability Pension Scheme.
Both Online and Offline ways are available to apply for disability pension.
Delhi Disability Pension Scheme Online Application Form can be accessed on E District Portal.
Whereas the Offline Application Form can be obtained from any District Social Welfare Office.
Delhi Disability Pension Scheme Application Form is also available on the Website of New Delhi Municipal Council.
In case of any help or assistance needed about this scheme, the beneficiary can contact the nearest District Social Welfare Office for help.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

Delhi Government will provide the following benefits to all eligible disabled persons under its Disability Pension Scheme :-
- Financial Support as a Monthly Pension will be Provided to Disabled Beneficiary.
- Pension of Rs. 3,000/- per month will be given.

Disabilities Eligible under Disability Pension Scheme of Delhi

40% or more disabled persons having any of the below-mentioned type of disability are eligible to get a monthly pension of Rs. 2,500/- underthe Delhi Disability Pension Scheme :-

Sickle Cell Disease.
Hemophilia.
Multiple Disabilities.
Thalassemia.
Multiple Sclerosis.
Parkinson’s Disease.
Speech and Language Disability.
Specific Learning Disabilities.
Acid Attack Victims.
Hard of Hearing.
Dwarfism.
Mental Illness.
Muscular Dystophy.
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Intellectual Disability. (Mental Retardation)
Loco Motor Disability.
Cerebral Palsy.
Leprosy Cured Person.
Deaf.
Blindness.
Low Vision.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

Disability Pension of Rs. 2,500/- per month under Delhi Disability Pension Scheme will be provided to only those applicants who fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of scheme :-
- Beneficiary Applicant should be a Permanent Resident or a Resident of Delhi for 5 Years.
- There is no Age Limit set under this scheme.
- Disabled Person of having 40% or More Disability are Eligible to Apply.
- The Annual Income of Family should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/-.
- Aadhar Card is Required to Apply.
- Beneficiary of any other pension scheme are not eligible.

Documents Required to be Attached

The Documents (in self attested form) which are going to be uploaded on E District Portal at the time of applying for Disabled Pension under Delhi Disability Pension Scheme are mentioned below :-
- Domicile or 5 Year Residence Proof of Delhi.
- Any Age Proof.
- Beneficiary Aadhar Card.
- Bank Account Details with IFSC Code.
- Government Issued Disability Certificate.
- 1 Photograph.
- Self Declaration or Income Certificate.
- Mobile Number and Email.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

Eligible Disabled Applicant can apply for Disabled Pension under Disability Pension Scheme of the Delhi Government through below mentioned ways :-
- Through Online Application Form, which is available on E District Portal of Delhi.
- Through the Offline Application Form, which is available at the District Social Welfare Office.

Through the Online Application Form

Through Online Application Form, a Disabled Beneficiary can apply for a monthly pension under the Government of Delhi’s Disabled Pension Scheme.
Delhi Disabled Pension Scheme Online Application Form is available on E District Portal.
Open E District Portal and Select Apply Service.
Click on Register and Fill Beneficiary Aadhar Number.
Aadhar Number is required mandatorily in order to apply for this pension scheme.
Before proceed for applying kindly read below mentioned guidelines first.
Concerned Aadhar Number of Beneficiary will be verified by E District Portal through OTP.
User ID and Password will be sent on the registered mobile number through SMS.
Login again in E District Portal with received User ID and Password.
Select the Services Tab and Choose Delhi Disability Pension Scheme.
Delhi Disability Pension Scheme Online Application Form will open in which disabled applicant will have to fill personal details, disability related details and contact details.
Uplaod all the self-attested documents, including Disability Certificate on the portal.
Preview the Application Form before submitting it and click on the Submit Button to submit it if all the details are correct.
Registration Number of Disability Pension Scheme of the Delhi Government will be allotted and sent on the mobile number.
Concerned District’s Social Welfare Officer will scrutinize the received Documents and Application Forms.
List of selected beneficiaries will be made and all of them will be notified about their selection through SMS on their mobile number.
District Social Welfare Officer can also call the beneficiary for physical verification of documents if needed.
Selected Disabled Beneficiaries will get a monthly disability pension of Rs. 2,500/- directly in their bank account under Delhi Disability Pension Scheme.
Disbality Pension Scheme Application Status can be checked by Application Number and Applicant Name on E District Portal.

Through Offline Application Form

Eligible Disabled Applicant can apply for monthly financial assistance as a pension under the Delhi Government’s Disability Pension Scheme through Offline Application Form.
Offline Application Form of Disability Pension Scheme of Delhi can be collected from applicant’s District Social Welfare Office.
Take the Application Form from Office, fill all the details in it correctly.
Attach all the documents with it.
Now, Submit the Delhi Disability Pension Scheme Application Form and Documents in the same District Social Welfare Office from where the application form was collected.
The submitted Application Form will be scrutinized by the concerned District Social Welfare Officer.
Beneficiary Applicant will be informed on their registered mobile number through SMS about their selection or rejection.
Selected Disabled Beneficiary will get a monthly pension of Rs. 2,500/- directly in their bank account as promised by the Delhi Government under the Disabled Pension Scheme.
Beneficiary can also check their Application Status with the help of Applicant Name and Applicant Number by visiting E District Portal.

Important Links Available

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

Helpline Numbers of Social Welfare/ Rehabilitation Services Department Delhi.
Helpline Number of Delhi E District Portal :- 1031.
Helpline Email of Delhi E District Portal :- edistrict-grievance@support.gov.in.
Address of Department of Social Welfare :-
Government of NCT of Delhi,
7th Floor, MSO Building, ITO,
IP Estate, New Delhi – 110002.

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