Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anant Yojana
Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anant Yojana
Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anant Yojana is a welfare scheme launched by the Maharashtra State Government specifically for the destitute, elderly, disabled and persons from extremely poor families. The objective of this scheme is to provide essential support to the deprived and weaker sections of the society, so that they face financial crisis due to retirement, disability or other reasons.
Benefits
- Under this scheme, a monthly subsidy is provided to the destitute.
- Assistance to the elderly and disabled for examination, treatment, and other essential needs of life.
- Providing stability to the financial condition of destitute families.
- The scheme provides health care and social security to retired and disabled persons.
Eligibility
- Destitute persons: Those who have no support of any kind and do not have any social or family support.
- Elderly: Persons aged 65 years or above.
- Disabled persons: Persons with a disability certificate.
- Extremely poor families: Those whose annual income limit should be up to the limit determined by the state government.
How to apply?
- Application can be made online or at the concerned Social Security Office or Gram Panchayat/Municipal Council.
- Aadhar card, age certificate, disability certificate (if any), financial income certificate are required while applying.
- More information and application process can be obtained from the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.