What this scheme offers
The disability allowance under Tripura's Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa gives persons with a disability of 60% or more a monthly pension of ₹2,000, transferred directly to the applicant's bank account. It is run by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, which publishes the list of beneficiaries on its website. According to scheme listings, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Tripura, aged at least 10, with a disability of 60% or more, in a family whose annual income does not exceed ₹1,00,000 and which has no government employee among its members. Where the family has children aged 6 to 14, they must be enrolled in a school recognised by the Government of Tripura. Tripura also has a separate pension for people with intellectual disabilities, listed elsewhere on this site.
Who is eligible
- A permanent resident of Tripura with a disability of 60% or more, aged at least 10 years.
- Annual family income of ₹1,00,000 or less.
- No member of the family should be a government employee.
- Children aged 6 to 14 in the family must be enrolled in a recognised school.
Documents required
- Disability certificate showing 60% or more, or a UDID card
- Aadhaar card and proof of Tripura residence
- Income certificate
- School enrolment proof for children aged 6 to 14, where applicable
- Bank account details and photograph
How to apply
- Collect the application form from the Child Development Project Officer's office, the Social Welfare office or the department's website.
- Fill it in and attach the disability certificate and other documents.
- Submit it at the local office, which verifies the details.
- The department sanctions the pension and publishes the beneficiary list on its website.
- ₹2,000 is paid every month by direct transfer.