Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Children |
| Level | State, Tripura |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa- Old and Infirm" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor people of Tripura who are old and infirm, such as senior citizens.
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa- Old and Infirm" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor people of Tripura who are old and infirm, such as senior citizens who are 60 years and above in age.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Benefits
The pension amount of Rs. 2000/- per month will be transferred directly to the bank account of the applicant.
NOTE: The list of beneficiaries will be made available on the official website of the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura.
Eligibility
- Age
- 6 to 14 years
- Family income
- Up to Rs. 1 lakh a year
- State
- Tripura
For Old Applicants
- The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
- The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-
- The age of the applicant should be 60 years or above.
- If the family has children in the age group of 6 to 14 years, those children must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura.
For Infirm Applicants
- The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
- The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-
- The applicant should be affected by Cancer/ AIDS/ Leprosy.
- If the family has children in the age group of 6 to 14 years, those children must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura.
NOTE: The assistance under this scheme will be stopped immediately in the following cases:
1. Death of Beneficiary.
2. Fulfillment of any exclusion criteria during the lifetime of a beneficiary:
- Remarriage of a widow.
- A member of the family of the beneficiary getting a Government Job.
- The annual family income of the beneficiary exceeds Rs. 1,00,000/-.
Who cannot apply
- Income taxpayers are not eligible.
- Government employees are not eligible.
- The individuals whose family members are already getting benefits under any of the Category/Sub-Category under ‘Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa' (except infirm & PwDs) are not eligible.
- Pensioners who are getting benefits under the “National Social Assistance Program (NSAP)” or the 32 State Social Pension Schemes run by the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura are not eligible.
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During Application:
After Selection:
Application steps
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 acknowledgment 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).
Terms used on this page
- Old
Old means Senior Citizens who are 60 years of age and above.
- Infirm
Infirm means patients of Cancer/ AIDS and Leprosy (No Age limit for patients of Cancer/ AIDS & Leprosy). Diseases that will be covered under this sub-category are Cancer, AIDS and Leprosy only. No other diseases will be considered for assistance under this sub-category.
Questions and answers
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide substantial financial benefits to poor people in Tripura who are old or infirm.
What events lead to the immediate cessation of assistance under this scheme?
Assistance is stopped in cases such as the death of the beneficiary or fulfillment of exclusion criteria, including remarriage of a widow or a family member getting a Government Job.
What is the condition related to the enrollment of children in the family?
If the family has children aged 6 to 14 years, they must be enrolled in a school recognized by the Government of Tripura
What is the maximum annual income limit for the family of the applicant?
The annual income of the applicant's family should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000.
Where can the beneficiaries check the list of beneficiaries for the scheme?
The list of beneficiaries is available on the official website of the Social Welfare & Social Education Department, Govt. of Tripura.
What are the eligibility criteria regarding residency for applicants?
Applicants must be residents of Tripura to qualify for the scheme.
How much is the monthly pension amount provided under this scheme?
The pension amount under the scheme is Rs. 2,000 per month.
What is the mode of disbursal for the sanctioned grant?
The sanctioned grant is directly transferred to the individual bank account of the applicant.
How often should the Life Certificate and Income Certificate be submitted after selection?
Beneficiaries need to submit the Life Certificate & Income Certificate to the CDPO in November every year after selection.
Who Grants the Final Approval for Sanctioning Assistance under the Scheme?
The final approval for sanctioning assistance under the scheme is granted by the Hon'ble Minister of the Department of Social Welfare & Social Education, Government of Tripura."
When will the money be taken back from the beneficiary or their nominee's account?
The money will be taken back from the beneficiary or their nominee's account due to delayed reporting of death of the beneficiary and family member's get government job.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Apply on socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in, PDF
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