Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme is a non-contributory social security pension program run by the Ministry of Rural Development. It provides monthly financial assistance to persons with disabilities (Divyangjans) aged 18 years and above from poor families. The scheme aims to ensure basic financial security and dignity for disabled citizens who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
What You Get
- Monthly pension support to eligible persons with disabilities
- Non-contributory assistance — no need to pay into the scheme
- Direct financial help for daily living expenses and care needs
- Social security coverage for vulnerable disabled population
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Age: 18 years or above
- Economic Status: Belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) household
- Disability: Must be recognized as a person with disability
- Residency: Indian citizen
- Rural areas: Primarily targeted at rural populations
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Disability Certificate
- 3. BPL Certificate
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Passport-sized Photograph
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Rural Development
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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