Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹500/- is provided to Below Poverty Line (BPL) Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and dwarf individuals to support them in living a respectful...
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a pension of ₹500/- per month.
**Note:** The pension amount will be directly transferred to the applicant's bank account.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
The applicant should be either a person with a disability or a dwarf person.
Children with disabilities (CwDs) aged 6-17 years are eligible, the CwDs in the age group of 6-14 should be school-going.
Persons with disabilities who are 18 years or older and have a disability of 40% or above are eligible for the scheme.
The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other central or state government pension scheme.
The applicant's name should be included in the list of families living the Below Poverty Line.
**Note:** Disabled children aged 6-14 years who are not attending school are not eligible.
How to Apply
**Offline**
> **In Rural Areas:**
**Step 1:** The applicant, who fulfills the eligibility criteria, may visit the office of the Gram Panchayat and collect the [application form](https://sw.cg.gov.in/sites/default/files/pensionscheme.pdf), which is available free of cost.
**Step 2:** Fill out the application form and submit it to the Gram Panchayat.
You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the Gram Panchayat.
**Step 3:** The Gram Panchayat will review and recommend the application and then forward it to the District Panchayat within 07 days.
> **In urban areas:**
**Step 1:** Eligible applicants should visit the office of the concerned Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat, or Panchayat Raj institution to collect the [application form](https://sw.cg.gov.in/sites/default/files/pensionscheme.pdf), which is available free of cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Social Security Pension Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
1. The applicant should be either a person with a disability or a dwarf person.
1. Children with disabilities (CwDs) aged 6-17 years are eligible, the CwDs in the age group of 6-14 should be school-going.
1. Persons with disabil...
What are the benefits of Social Security Pension Scheme?
- Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a pension of ₹500/- per month.
**Note:** The pension amount will be directly transferred to the applicant's bank account.
How to apply online for Social Security Pension Scheme?
**Offline**
> **In Rural Areas:**
**Step 1:** The applicant, who fulfills the eligibility criteria, may visit the office of the Gram Panchayat and collect the [application form](https://sw.cg.gov.in/sites/default/files/pensionscheme.pdf), which is available free of cost.
**Step 2:** Fi...