Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme is a monthly financial assistance program run by the Maharashtra Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance. It provides cash support to vulnerable and destitute individuals including widows, orphans, persons with disabilities, and transgender persons who lack means of livelihood. The scheme aims to help the poorest families meet their basic needs.
What You Get
- Monthly financial assistance of ₹600 if only one eligible beneficiary exists in the family
- Monthly financial assistance of ₹900 if one eligible beneficiary exists in certain family situations
- Direct cash support to help meet basic living expenses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–100 years
- Residence: Maharashtra residents only
- Must be a resident of Maharashtra
- Must belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category or be destitute
- Eligible categories include widows, orphans, persons with disabilities, and transgender persons
- Must not have other regular means of income or support
- Family income must be below the prescribed poverty line limit
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Bank Account Details
- 4. Widow/Orphan/Disability Certificate
- 5. Residence Proof
- 6. BPL Certificate
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
- Maharashtra
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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