About this social welfare scheme
“Pension to the Persons Who Lost 100% Eye Sight" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension of Rs. 2,000/- to the differently-abled persons who are 10 years and above in age and have 100% blindness.
The scheme “Pension to the Persons Who Lost 100% Eye Sight" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension of Rs. 2,000/- to the differently-abled persons who are 10 years and above in age and have 100% blindness.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Pension to the Persons who lost 100% eye sight (PTTPWL1ES) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Directorate Of Social Welfare & Social Education |
| Launch year | 2012 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Tripura |
| Official portal | slsa.tripura.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 1 lakh per year |
| Age | 10 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 10 to 80 years
- 💰Income Rs. 1 lakh tak
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Pension of Rs. 2,000/- per month.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
- The age of the applicant should be 10 years & above.
- The applicant should be 100% Visually Handicapped.
- The family income of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-.
- No member of the family of the applicant should be a government employee.
Who is not eligible
The Scheme will be terminated automatically in case of the death of the beneficiary. However, the pension for the month in which the beneficiary dies will be paid to his nominee / legal heir.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form free of cost.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the CDPO Office under which the project his/her residence is located.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Apr 2012 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Pension Scheme?
Those who have lost 100% of their eyesight and belong to APL families are eligible for the Pension Scheme.
Is there an age limit for applicants?
Yes, the applicant's age should be 10 years and above.
Is income status a criterion for eligibility?
No, individuals can apply to belong to APL (Above Poverty Line) category.
How much pension is provided under the scheme?
Rs. 2000 per month per beneficiary.
When was the scheme implemented?
The scheme was implemented on 1st April 2012.
Who sanctions the pension?
Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) sanction the pension to eligible cases.
What documentation is required during application?
Documentation required includes attested copies of certificates indicating APL household status, EPIC of the applicant, medical board certification of eyesight, and age-proof certificate.
Is there any application fee?
No, there is no application fee.
How is the application process for this scheme?
The application process involves submitting a duly filled application form along with required documents to the office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.
Is there a deadline for submitting applications?
The scheme guidelines do not specify a deadline; however, timely submission is recommended.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in (PDF)
- Revised Rate Of Pension socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in (PDF)
- Citizen's Charter socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in (PDF)
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