Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of India aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals with disabilities. This scheme specifically targets those with a disability severity of 80% or more, ensuring that they receive a monthly pension to support their living expenses.
Eligibility for the IGNDPS includes being above 18 years of age and falling below the poverty line. The program seeks to empower individuals with disabilities by alleviating some of the financial burdens they face, thereby promoting their inclusion in society.
The scheme is part of broader efforts by the government to enhance the quality of life for marginalized communities and ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to necessary resources. Through this pension, beneficiaries can attain a degree of financial independence, contributing to their overall well-being.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF
EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2047
TO BE ANSWERED ON:- 11/03/2025
‘DISABILITY PENSION CRITERIA’
Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:
(a) whether earlier in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, pension was provided for 40% disability;
(b) if so, the reasons of the said pension is not being provided at present including the details thereof;
(c) the purpose of increasing the standard/criteria of 40% to 80% in the said pension scheme;
(d) the number of people benefitted from 40% disability criteria along with the total funds spent on the said scheme per month; and
(e) the number of people being benefitted after implementation of 80% disability criteria along with the total funds spent on the said scheme per month?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI B.L.VERMA)
(a) to (c) Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme was formally launched in February 2009 with the criteria of 80% as disability level.
IGNDPS introduced in 2009 under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) does not have universal coverage. Out of the disabled persons, in terms of scheme guidelines, the most vulnerable category of persons with severe or multiple disability belonging to BPL category in the age of 18 years and above is eligible for assistance under IGNDPS. As per guidelines, in view of the limitation of funds available, if there are more deserving beneficiaries, the State/UT has the option to give them pension from its own resources.
(d) and (e) Under NSAP, there is Scheme/State-wise cap of beneficiaries. At present, a total of 8.8 lakh beneficiaries are covered under IGNDPS across the country. Financial assistance of ₹300/-per month to persons aged 18-79 years with severe or multiple disabilities and ₹ 500/- per month to persons of 80 years and above is given under IGNDPS. Funds under this Scheme is sanctioned to State/UT up to the number of digitized beneficiaries or the State/UT cap, whichever is lower.
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