The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme is a government initiative designed to uplift the lives of individuals living below the poverty line who face substantial difficulties due to disabilities. This scheme, which falls under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), provides social benefits to eligible individuals between the ages of 18 and 79 who have 80% or more disability or multiple disabilities.
To qualify for the scheme, applicants must fulfill specific criteria. They should be between 18 and 79 years old, have 80% or more disability or multiple disabilities, and belong to households classified as Below Poverty Line (BPL).
The scheme is fully funded by the Government of India, offering beneficiaries a monthly pension of Rs. 300/-. In addition to this, the State Government supplements the amount by providing Rs. 200/- per month through the Integrated National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDP). This additional financial support is targeted specifically at individuals with disabilities who are classified as 80% or more disabled or have multiple disabilities.
Administered by the Ministry of Rural Development, the National Social Assistance Programme is a welfare program that receives full funding from the Central government. It consists of several schemes, including the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme. Launched in February 2009, this scheme has been a vital component of the NSAP, striving to empower people with disabilities and improve their quality of life.
Note: The rewritten passage does not include the information about the components of the National Social Assistance Programme or the details about Indira Gandhi’s tenure as the prime minister or her receipt of the Bharat Ratna award, as they are not directly related to the topic of the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme.