Social Security Pension Scheme
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 life.
About This Scheme
The “Social Security Pension Scheme” was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to Below Poverty Line (BPL) Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and dwarf individuals to support them in living a respectful life.
Benefits
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 Criteria
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.
Application Process
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
, 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
, which is available free of cost.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the respective office (Municipality/Municipal Corporation/Nagar Panchayat). You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the office.
Note 1: The concerned urban body/District Panchayat has the authority to approve or reject the applications.
Note 2: If a printed application form is not available, you may submit your application on plain paper.
Apply Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: Go to the
eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal
.
Step 2: Click on “
Citizen Login
.”
Step 3: If you are a new user, select “
New Registration
.”
Step 4: Enter your registration details and click “Submit.”
Step 5: Your Registration Summary will be displayed, and you will receive your password on your registered mobile number.
Application Process:
Step 1: Go to the
eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal
.
Step 2: Click on ‘Login’ or “
Citizen Login
“.
Step 3: Enter your username and password, and then click ‘Login’.
Step 4: After logging in, click on “My Service” and search for the scheme to apply for.
Step 5: Click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill in all required details, upload important documents, and click ‘Submit.’
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
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.
Application Process
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
, 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
, which is available free of cost.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and submit it to the respective office (Municipality/Municipal Corporation/Nagar Panchayat). You will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the office.
Note 1: The concerned urban body/District Panchayat has the authority to approve or reject the applications.
Note 2: If a printed application form is not available, you may submit your application on plain paper.
Apply Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: Go to the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal
.
Step 2: Click on "Citizen Login
."
Step 3: If you are a new user, select "New Registration
."
Step 4: Enter your registration details and click "Submit."
Step 5: Your Registration Summary will be displayed, and you will receive your password on your registered mobile number.
Application Process:
Step 1: Go to the eDistrict Chhattisgarh Portal
.
Step 2: Click on ‘Login’ or "Citizen Login
".
Step 3: Enter your username and password, and then click ‘Login’.
Step 4: After logging in, click on "My Service" and search for the scheme to apply for.
Step 5: Click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill in all required details, upload important documents, and click ‘Submit.’
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Social Security Pension Scheme |
| Short Title | SSPS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Chhattisgarh |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 6 — 17 years |
| Caste/Category | BPL, PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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