Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons
​The scheme aims to provide a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 to persons with disabilities, including those who are deaf, mute, blind, intellectually disabled, or orthopedic...
Under this scheme, eligible individuals receive a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- (₹18,000/- per annum).
**Mode of Disbursement:** The pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.- **Frequency of Disbursement:** The pension is disbursed on a monthly basis.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The applicant should be a specially-abled person who is deaf, dumb, blind, mentally retarded, or orthopedically disabled.
The applicant should have at least 40% disability, certified by a competent authority.
The applicant should not have a monthly income exceeding ₹1,500/- (₹18,000 per annum).
The applicant should not have any source of income.
The applicant should not be a recipient of any other similar pension scheme provided by the government.
How to Apply
**Offline**
***Application Process:***
**Step 1:** The eligible applicants may collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
**Step 2:** Carefully fill out the application form and attach all supporting documents.
**Step 3:** Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the Executive Officer at the Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
***Post-Application Process:***
**Step 1:** The application is verified by the members of the Evaluation Committee of the respective Village (Dweep) Panchayat.
**Step 2:** After successful verification, the application is forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat (HQ), Kavaratti, for further processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
1. The applicant should be a specially-abled person who is deaf, dumb, blind, mentally retarded, or orthopedically disabled.
1. The applicant should have at least 40% disability, certified by a competent aut...
What are the benefits of Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons?
Under this scheme, eligible individuals receive a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- (₹18,000/- per annum).
- **Mode of Disbursement:** The pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.- **Frequency of Disbursement:** The pension is disbursed on a monthly basis.
How to apply online for Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons?
**Offline**
***Application Process:***
**Step 1:** The eligible applicants may collect the application form from the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
**Step 2:** Carefully fill out the application form and attach all supporting documents.
**Step 3:** Submit the completed applicati...