Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II in the state. This scheme is fully funded by the State...

Key details

Benefits

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. - To avail of the benefits of this scheme, eligible persons should submit their applications in the prescribed format at the respective block office.
  3. **Note:** The application is approved by the Block Development Officer at the block level.
  4. > **Complaints & Grievance Redressal:**
  5. - The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department.
  6. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar. 1. The applicant should be a leprosy patient with Visible Deformities Grade-II.

What are the benefits of Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme?

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per month is given to leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II.

How to apply online for Bihar Shatabdi Leper Welfare Scheme?

**Offline** - To avail of the benefits of this scheme, eligible persons should submit their applications in the prescribed format at the respective block office. **Note:** The application is approved by the Block Development Officer at the block level. > **Complaints & Grievanc...

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Last updated: 03 Jul 2026