About this social welfare scheme
The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the persons with disabilities (PwDs) of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of Rs. 400/- is given to PwDs of 40% or more, regardless of their income or age group.
The scheme "Bihar Disability Pension Scheme" was initiated by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, to cover only those persons with disabilities who are not covered under the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of Rs. 400/- is given to persons with a disability of 40% or more, regardless of their income or age group.
Objective:
The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the differently-abled section of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Bihar Disability Pension Scheme (BDPS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Bihar |
| Official portal | cdn.s3waas.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Social Welfare Department, Government Of Bihar |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 80 years
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, eligible differently-abled persons will receive a monthly pension of Rs. 400/-.
Note: The pension amount is being paid to the beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) process. In this process, the pension amount is transferred directly into the beneficiaries' accounts via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) at the state level, based on the account numbers provided by the beneficiaries.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of Bihar or should have been residing in Bihar for at least the past 10 years as of the date of application submission.
- The applicant should be physically disabled.
- The applicant should possess a disability certificate with a minimum of 40% disability.
- There is no minimum or maximum age limit for availing of the benefits of the scheme.
- There is no upper limit on annual income for availing of the pension.
- The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Application Process:
Step 1: To avail of the benefits of this scheme, eligible applicants should submit their duly filled and signed application in the prescribed format, along with the required attachments, at the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter located at the block office level.
Step 2: Upon submission, applicants will receive an acknowledgment receipt from the RTPS counter, which should be kept for future reference.
Step 3: Applicants will be notified of the application's approval or rejection via SMS or email.
Step 4: If approved, the Sanction Order can be collected from the same RTPS counter where the application was submitted, upon presenting the acknowledgment receipt and a valid identity card.
Complaints & Grievance Redressal:
- A special portal has been developed for grievance redressal in relation to the Social Security Pension Scheme (https://www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in/) where the beneficiary can go and register his complaint himself or can call on toll-free number 18003456262 and register his complaint free of cost through the helpdesk.
- The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The main objective is to provide social security to differently-abled individuals from poor families by offering them financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension.
How much pension is provided under this scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of Rs. 400/- under the Bihar Disability Pension Scheme.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Any resident of Bihar with a physical disability of 40% or more, regardless of age or income, is eligible for the scheme.
Is there an income limit to be eligible for this pension?
No, there is no upper limit on annual income for availing of the pension under this scheme.
How do I apply for the scheme?
To apply, submit the completed application form along with the required documents at the Right to Public Service (RTPS) counter located at the block office level.
How will I know if my application is approved?
You will be notified of your application's approval or rejection via SMS or email.
Where can I collect the Sanction Order if my application is approved?
If approved, the Sanction Order can be collected from the RTPS counter where the application was submitted, upon presenting the acknowledgment receipt and a valid identity card.
Is there any age limit for applying to this scheme?
No, there is no minimum or maximum age limit for availing of the benefits of the Bihar Disability Pension Scheme.
Can I receive this pension if I am already receiving another social security pension?
No, individuals who are already receiving benefits under any other social security scheme are not eligible for the Bihar Disability Pension Scheme.
Can I lodge a complaint in person?
Yes, complaints can be lodged in person at the Block Development Office, Sub-divisional Office, District Social Security Cell, or the Social Welfare Department's office.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines state.bihar.gov.in (PDF)
- Scheme Details state.bihar.gov.in (PDF)
- SSPMIS Portal www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in
- Official Website state.bihar.gov.in
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