UP Divyang Pension Yojana — ₹500/Month for Disabled Persons

What is UP Divyang Pension Yojana?

Uttar Pradesh Divyang Pension Yojana (also called Viklang Pension / Disability Pension) provides ₹500 per month to persons with disabilities in Uttar Pradesh who meet the income eligibility criteria.

The ₹500 is combined:

• ₹300/month — UP state government
• ₹200/month — Central government (IGNDPS under NSAP)
• Total: ₹500/month paid quarterly via DBT

Who is Eligible?

• Must have a disability of 40% or more (certified by government medical officer)
• Age: 18 years and above
• Must be a Uttar Pradesh resident
• Annual family income: below ₹2 lakh
• Not receiving any other government pension for the same disability
• Not a government employee

Types of disabilities covered (as per RPWD Act 2016):

• Blindness / Low vision
• Deaf / Hard of hearing
• Locomotor disability (orthopedic)
• Mental illness / Intellectual disability
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Cerebral palsy
• Specific learning disabilities
• Multiple disabilities

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in
2. Click "दिव्यांग पेंशन" (Divyang Pension) → "आवेदन करें"
3. Click "New Entry Form"
4. Fill in:
   • Personal details (name, date of birth, UP address)
   • Type and percentage of disability
   • Disability certificate details
   • Income details
   • Bank account for DBT
5. Upload documents (see below)
6. Submit → save the Application Reference Number

Apply Offline at Block Office

1. Visit your Block Samaj Kalyan (Social Welfare) office or Gram Panchayat
2. Collect the Divyang Pension application form
3. Submit with required documents
4. Block office uploads the application online

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card
2. Disability certificate with 40%+ disability rating — issued by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or government district hospital
3. Age proof — Aadhaar, voter ID, birth certificate
4. Income certificate — annual family income below ₹2 lakh (from Tehsildar/SDM)
5. Bank passbook — in the applicant's own name, Aadhaar-linked for DBT
6. Ration card / BPL card (if available)
7. Passport-size photograph

How to Get a Disability Certificate (if you don't have one)

1. Visit your District Hospital or CMO (Chief Medical Officer) office
2. Request an assessment for disability certificate
3. A medical board evaluates and issues a certificate with the disability percentage
4. If 40%+ disability: you are eligible for the pension and also for UDID card (Unique Disability ID)

To get the disability certificate, bring: Aadhaar, medical reports, hospital records. Assessment is free at government hospitals.

UDID Card (Unique Disability ID)

Along with the pension, apply for the UDID card at swavlambancard.gov.in:

• National digital disability identity
• Used across states for all disability benefits
• Eliminates need for multiple disability certificates

Check Application Status

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in
2. Click "दिव्यांग पेंशन" → "आवेदन की स्थिति"
3. Enter Application Reference Number or Aadhaar

Check Beneficiary List

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in → Divyang Pension → Pensioner List
2. Select District → Block → Gram Panchayat
3. View local pension beneficiary list

Other Benefits for Divyang Persons in UP

Frequently Asked Questions

My disability is 35%. Am I eligible?

No — the minimum disability threshold is 40%. For a 35% assessment, visit a government CMO or hospital for re-assessment if you believe the rating is incorrect.

My old disability certificate expired. Do I need a fresh one?

Disability certificates for permanent disabilities generally don't expire. For progressive/changing conditions, periodic re-evaluation may be needed. Check with the CMO office.

Can I apply for both Divyang Pension and PMJDY or other benefits?

Yes — disability pension has no conflict with Jan Dhan account benefits, PMJAY health insurance, or other schemes. You can and should avail all applicable benefits.

I have an UDID card. Does that replace the disability certificate for pension?

UDID card information is linked to disability records. In many cases, UDID card is accepted as the disability proof. Confirm with your Block Social Welfare office.

My application was rejected. What to do?

Check the rejection reason on sspy-up.gov.in. Common reasons: income above limit, disability below 40%, missing documents. Fix the issue and reapply.

Official Links

• Apply and check status: sspy-up.gov.in
• UP Social Welfare Department: samajkalyan.up.gov.in
• UDID card: swavlambancard.gov.in
• Helpline: 18004190001 (UP Samaj Kalyan toll-free)