AI SummaryUnion Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons provides monthly pension of ₹1,500 to residents with at least 40% disability who have no source of income. Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department of Lakshadweep manages this scheme and deposits the amount directly into the bank account of every approved applicant.
Scheme is part of the UTL State Pension Scheme family under which persons with disabilities get the same monthly pension as senior citizens, widows and abandoned individuals. As of May 2025, the department counted 3,481 pensioners under this overall pension scheme. Applications are accepted through Village (Dweep) Panchayat offices, and there is no online form for submission.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons - Introduction
Scheme supports people who are deaf, mute, blind, intellectually disabled or orthopedically disabled, provided they hold a valid disability certificate of 40% or more. It was started to give a regular income to disabled residents who cannot earn because of their condition and have no other financial support.
District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats look at each application, check the documents and send the approved list to the department. Pension is paid every month through Direct Benefit Transfer, so the money reaches the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the pensioner directly.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons |
| Level | State (Union Territory) |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Lakshadweep |
| Category | Social Welfare & Empowerment |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | Yes |
| Main Department | Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Lakshadweep |
| Implementing Agency | District Panchayat / Village (Dweep) Panchayats |
Benefits
Every eligible person gets a monthly pension of ₹1,500, which comes to ₹18,000 in a year. Government pays this amount monthly through Direct Benefit Transfer into the bank account of the pensioner, so the money is easy to track and reaches on time.
Eligibility
Applicant should meet all of these conditions to get the pension:
- Permanent residence: applicant must be a permanent resident of Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
- Disability type: applicant should be deaf, dumb, blind, mentally challenged or orthopedically disabled.
- Disability percentage: a valid certificate from a competent authority should show at least 40% disability.
- Income limit: total income should not cross ₹1,500 per month or ₹18,000 per year.
- No regular income: applicant should not have any other regular source of income.
- No similar pension: applicant should not already get a similar pension from another government scheme.
Exclusions
These applicants cannot get the pension:
- People already receiving another government pension cannot apply for this pension.
- People with a stable source of income above the prescribed monthly or yearly limit are not covered.
Application Process
Application process is offline and runs through the Village (Dweep) Panchayat offices. Follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office and collect the official application form.
STEP 2 - Fill the form with correct personal details and attach all the required documents like disability certificate, income certificate and bank details.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed form to the Executive Officer at the same Village (Dweep) Panchayat office.
After the form is submitted, this checking process starts:
STEP 4 - Evaluation Committee of the Village (Dweep) Panchayat checks the application and documents.
STEP 5 - File is sent to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat, Kavaratti.
STEP 6 - District Panchayat officials do a final re-verification of the details.
STEP 7 - Name of the eligible pensioner is added to the list in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
STEP 8 - Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department processes the payment, which is credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
Documents
Keep a copy of these documents ready before applying:
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar card or Voter ID.
- Disability certificate from a competent authority showing 40% or more disability.
- Proof of age such as birth certificate or school leaving certificate.
- Proof of residence to confirm permanent stay in Lakshadweep.
- Income certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Bank passbook or statement for account details.
- Signed self-declaration form.
- Any other document requested by the Panchayat office.
References
FAQ's
How is the pension amount paid?
Government transfers the pension amount directly to the registered bank account of the pensioner every month through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Can an applicant get this pension along with another government pension?
No. If the applicant already receives another government pension, he or she cannot apply for this pension.
How to apply for this scheme?
Applicant should visit the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office, take the application form and submit it with all required documents.
Where should the completed application form be submitted?
Completed form should be submitted to the Executive Officer of the local Village (Dweep) Panchayat.
Who verifies the application and documents?
Village (Dweep) Panchayat Executive Officer starts the review, and District Panchayat officials do the final re-verification.
What documents are required for applying?
Disability Certificate, Proof of Age, Proof of Residence, Income Certificate, Bank Account details and a signed Self-Declaration are required.
Is a medical certificate mandatory to prove disability?
Yes. Disability Certificate issued by a competent authority, proving at least 40% disability, must be submitted.
Who issues the income certificate needed for this scheme?
Income certificate is issued by a competent authority to confirm that income stays within the government limit.
What happens if the applicant starts earning after receiving the pension?
If income crosses the eligibility limit, the applicant will no longer remain eligible for the monthly pension.
What to do if pension payments stop?
Immediately contact the Village (Dweep) Panchayat office for clarity and resolution.
Can a pensioner get other government benefits?
Two different pensions cannot be received at the same time, but other non-pension benefits can still be taken as per rules.
Where to find more help or information?
Visit the nearest Village (Dweep) Panchayat office or contact Directorate of Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs, Kavaratti, phone 04896 262314.