About this social welfare scheme
ISSS-PPCP is a State Sponsored Scheme by the Social Welfare Dept. of the Govt. of J&K wherein financial assistance is provided to Physically Challenged Person who have meager support or no source of livelihood. A pension of Rs. 1000 per pensioner per month is deposited into their bank account.
ISSS (Integrated Social Security Scheme) is a State Sponsored Scheme by the Social Welfare Department of the Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir where financial assistance is provided to Old Age Persons, Widows, Divorcees, Women in Distress, Transgenders, and Physically Handicapped Persons. The scheme is funded through Plan and Non-Plan on the basis of a 50:50 sharing pattern.
The scheme has the following components –
a) Pension for Old Age Person
b) Pension for Women in Distress
c) Pension for Physically Challenged Person
d) Pension to Transgenders
Under the "Pension for Physically Challenged Person" component of ISSS, a pension of Rs. 1000 per pensioner per month is deposited directly into their Bank Account through DBT mode. The aim of the scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to Physically Challenged Pensioners who have meager support or no source of livelihood.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Integrated Social Security Scheme – Pension For Physically Challenged Persons (ISSS-PPCP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department Of Social Welfare J and K |
| Launch year | 1995 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Jammu and Kashmir |
| Official portal | jkdswdj.jk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Tehsil Social Welfare Department |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 75,000 per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 79 years
- 💰Income Rs. 75,000 tak
- 🍚BPL only
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
A pension of Rs. 1000 per pensioner per month is deposited directly into their Bank Account through DBT mode.
Who qualifies
- The age of applicant should be between 18 and 79 years.
- The applicant should have severe or multiple disabilities with a disability percentage of at least 40%.
- The income of the applicant should be less than Rs. 75,000/- per annum or the applicant should be from the "Below Poverty Line (BPL)" Category.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The application forms are available with DSWO/TSWO free of cost. The applicant shall submit the duly filled and signed application form (https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/pdf/FORMISSS1.pdf).along with the required documents reg. the age, income, status, and address, to the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer against proper receipt.
Step 2: The concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) consolidates the list of eligible applicants under the scheme and forwards it to the concerned District Social Welfare Officer for the arrangement of funds and accord of sanction by a designated District level Sanctioning Committee headed by the Director General, Social welfare Department, Kashmir.
Step 3: The amount is disbursed to the beneficiaries through bank advice/money orders.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Jan 1995 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Which Are The Components Of The ISSS (Integrated Social Security Scheme)?
The ISSS (Integrated Social Security Scheme) has the following components - a) Pension for Old Age Person b) Pension for Women in Distress c) Pension for Physically Challenged Person d) Pension to Transgenders
What Benefits Are Provided Under The "Pension For Physically Challenged Persons" Component Of ISSS?
Under the "Pension for Physically Challenged Persons" component of ISSS, a pension of Rs. 1000 per pensioner per month is deposited directly into their Bank Account through DBT mode.
What Is The Aim Of The "Pension For Physically Challenged Persons" Component Of ISSS?
The aim of the scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to Physically Challenged Pensioners who have meager support or no source of livelihood.
Is ISSS A Central Scheme Or A State Sponsored Scheme?
ISSS (Integrated Social Security Scheme) is a State Sponsored Scheme by the Social Welfare Department of the Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir
Who Are The Beneficiaries Of ISSS?
The Beneficiaries Of ISSS can be Old Age Persons, Widows, Divorcees, Women in Distress, Transgenders, and Physically Handicapped Persons
Is There An Income Criteria For ISSS "Pension For Physically Challenged Persons"?
Yes, the income of the applicant should be less than Rs. 75,000/- per annum or the applicant should be from the "Below Poverty Line (BPL)" Category.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (PDF) jkdswdj.jk.gov.in (PDF)
- Guidelines (Social Welfare Dept.) socialwelfarekashmir.jk.gov.in
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