Kerala Disability Pension — ₹1,600/Month Social Security

What is Kerala Disability Social Security Pension?

Kerala's Disability Social Security Pension is a monthly pension of ₹1,600 for persons with 40% or more disability who have no other income source. It is part of Kerala's comprehensive Social Security Mission and is one of the better-funded state disability pensions in India.

Key Benefits

Who is Eligible?

You ARE eligible if:

• You are a permanent resident of Kerala (minimum 5 years)
• You have a disability of 40% or more — certified by a government medical authority (CMO/Civil Surgeon)
• You have no regular income source — no job, no other pension
• You are not an income tax payer
• You are 18 years or older

Kerala's disability pension covers all types of disability — physical, visual, hearing, intellectual, psychiatric, and multiple disabilities.

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar Card — identity
2. Disability certificate — 40%+ disability from District Medical Board / CMO
3. UDID card (Unique Disability ID) — if available (swavlambancard.gov.in)
4. Residence certificate — 5+ years in Kerala (from Village Officer)
5. Income certificate — self-declaration / income certificate from Village Officer
6. Bank passbook — Aadhaar-linked account in beneficiary's name
7. Photograph

How to Apply — Step by Step

Step 1 — Get Disability Certificate

Visit your nearest District Hospital / Government Hospital and request a disability assessment. The District Medical Board:

• Examines the disability
• Issues a certificate specifying the type and percentage

Step 2 — Apply on Seva Sadhya Portal

1. Go to sevasadhya.kerala.gov.in
2. Register with your Aadhaar
3. Select "Disability Pension"
4. Fill the application and upload documents
5. Submit and note Application ID

Step 3 — Apply at Village / Block Office (Alternative)

Visit your Village Office (VO) or Block Panchayat Office. The Village Officer can help with the online application.

Step 4 — Verification

The Village Officer verifies:

• Disability certificate (40%+ disability)
• Residency (5+ years in Kerala)
• No other income

Step 5 — District Social Justice Office Approval

After field verification, the District Social Justice Officer approves. Pension starts from the next month after approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. My child has 60% disability. Can she get the pension at age 12?

Minimum age for pension application is 18 years. However, Kerala has a separate scholarship and benefit scheme for disabled children through the Social Security Mission. Contact the District Social Justice Office for children's specific benefits.

2. I have a hearing impairment but my certificate shows 35%. Am I eligible?

No. The minimum threshold is 40% disability. If you believe your disability assessment undervalued your impairment, request a review from the District Medical Board.

3. I already get ₹500/month from IGNDPS (Central scheme). Will I get ₹1,600 from Kerala on top?

Kerala typically integrates IGNDPS with the state pension to give a total of ₹1,600/month. You won't get both separately — the higher amount is what you receive.

4. Can I apply online or only in person?

Both online (sevasadhya.kerala.gov.in) and offline (Village Office) applications are accepted.

5. My pension was stopped without notice. Why?

Common reasons: Aadhaar-bank link broken, periodic renewal required, or re-verification. Visit the nearest Village Office or Akshaya Centre to check and resolve.

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