About this banking scheme
The scheme “Chief Minister's State Disability Pension Scheme (CMDPS)” was started by the Women & Child Welfare Department, Govt. of Sikkim to provide financial assistance to the differently abled person who has a disability of 40% and above.
The scheme “Chief Minister's State Disability Pension Scheme (CMDPS)” was started by the Women & Child Welfare Department, Govt. of Sikkim to provide financial assistance to the differently abled person who has a disability of 40% and above. This scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme and the beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of Rs. 1500/-.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Chief Minister’s State Disability Pension Scheme – Sikkim (CMDPS-SIKKIM) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Women & Child Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Banking |
| Level / State | State · Sikkim |
| Official portal | sso.sikkim.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Women & Child Welfare Department, Govt. Of Sikkim |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🍚BPL only
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of Rs. 1500/-.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
- The applicant with 40% and above disability is eligible for the scheme.
- The applicant should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.
- The applicant should not be covered under Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS).
- The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration:
Step 01: Visit the official website.
Step 02: Click “Create Account”. On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Username, Gender, First Name, Last Name, Email, Mobile Number, and Password). Fill in the Captcha Code and click "Register". The login credentials will be sent on your registered Email ID / Mobile Number.
Application:
Step 01: Visit the official website.https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
Step 02: Click “Apply now” and log in.
Step 03: On the application page, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the appropriate file size and file type. Upon successful submission of the application, a system-generated application number will be provided as acknowledgment. Please keep it safe for future reference.
Check Application Status:
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
Frequently asked questions
What should be the monthly pension under this scheme?
The beneficiary will receive a sum of Rs. 1500/- as a monthly pension under this scheme.
Is the scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme?
Yes, this scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
A person with 40% and above disability is eligible for the scheme.
What is the age limit under this scheme?
There is no age restriction for applying under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for a resident of the state of Sikkim?
Yes, only a resident of Sikkim state is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme applicable only for Below Poverty Line (BPL) category?
Yes, a person of BPL family of Sikkim state with a disability of 40% & above is eligible under the scheme.
Should a person covered under Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) is also eligible for this scheme?
No, a person covered under Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) is not eligible for the scheme.
Is it mandatory to have a certificate of disability while applying under the scheme?
Yes, the applicant must have a certificate of disability duly certified by the Medical Authorities.
How can I register under this scheme?
The applicant may register/apply through the online portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
How will the pension distributed under the scheme?
The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Website Link pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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