Uttarakhand Disability Pension/ Viklang Bharan Poshan Anudaan Form - Summary
Uttarakhand’s Disability Pension scheme, popularly known as Viklang Bharan Poshan Anudaan, aims to support individuals with disabilities in their daily maintenance. This important initiative is designed for those who are unable to earn a living due to their disabilities, ensuring they have the necessary financial help.
Who Can Apply for the Viklang Bharan Poshan Anudaan?
In Uttarakhand, the Viklang Bharan Poshan Anudaan is available for people who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or physically disabled and do not have other support. This scheme specifically helps individuals who cannot take care of themselves or work in any capacity. The government has created this welfare program to provide financial aid to such deserving individuals, often referred to as the disability pension.
Eligibility Criteria for Disability Pension
The government offers financial assistance to various categories of needy individuals with disabilities based on these important eligibility criteria:
- The applicant must possess a disability certificate issued by the Chief Medical Officer, confirming at least 40% disability.
- The applicant should not have any income sources or belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family, or must have a monthly income that does not exceed ₹4000.
- If the applicant has a son or grandson over the age of 20 but is living below the poverty line, they can also apply for the maintenance grant.
- Eligible individuals receive a monthly disability maintenance assistance of ₹1000.
- Individuals affected by leprosy receive a higher amount of ₹1200 per month.
- Parents of disabled children aged 0-18 years are given a monthly allowance of ₹700.
- For mentally disabled spouses, a monthly pension amounting to ₹(800+400)=₹1200 is provided.
To find out more and access the application form, you can easily download the PDF from our website. Make sure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying for the Viklang Bharan Poshan Anudaan to receive the support you truly deserve. Don’t miss the chance to download the PDF with all essential information you need!