In this article, we will be providing you with all the information you need to know about the Viklang Pension Scheme.
Overview of Viklang Pension Scheme
The Central Government has launched the Viklang Pension Scheme. This scheme provides a monthly pension to the country’s disabled citizens. The central and state governments contribute to the pension fund under this scheme.
The central government contributes ₹200 per person per month to run the scheme, with the state government covering the remainder. The state provides a minimum pension of ₹400 per month and a maximum pension of ₹500 per month to the beneficiaries under this scheme. This amount differs from one state to the next. It is through Direct Benefit Transfer, that the pension amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s account, hence having an Aadhaar card and bank account is necessary to avail of the scheme.
Who Are Eligible to Avail Benefits Under Viklang Pension Scheme 2024?
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of the state in which he or she is applying
- The applicant must be at least 18 years old
- The candidate’s maximum age should be 59 years
- The applicant must be disabled by at least 40%
- If the applicant is receiving benefits from another pension scheme, he is ineligible to receive benefits from this scheme
- The applicant must be below the poverty line
In order to avail of the benefits of the scheme the applicant must keep the following documents and information handy :
- Aadhar card
- Photocopy of Bank Passbook
- Domicile certificate
- Disability certificate
- Passport size photograph
- I Certificate
- Address proof
- Birth certificate
- Photo identification proof
- Photocopy of Voter ID Card
- Photocopy of BPL card
Benefits of Viklang Pension Scheme
The primary goal of the Viklang Pension Scheme 2022 is to provide pensions to the country’s disabled citizens. So they can become strong and self-sufficient. The country’s disabled citizens will no longer have to rely on others to cover their expenses.
How to Register for the Scheme in Uttar Pradesh?
- Visit the official website of Viklang Pension Scheme
- Now the home page will open in front of you. On the home page, you have to click on the option of Disabled Pension
- Thereafter click on the option of Apply Online
- On the following page you need to enter the following details:
- Personal details
- Bank detail
- State
- Description of disability
- After this, you have to upload all the necessary documents and click on the option of Submit.
- In this way, you will be able to benefit under Uttar Pradesh Disabled Pension Scheme.
Caution!
Beware of fraudsters trying to extract sensitive information from you under the guise of this scheme. Never divulge your personal details on any website other than the official website of the Yojana linked above.
