Understanding the Physically Handicapped Pension Karnataka 2024

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The Physically Handicapped Pension Karnataka is a government scheme designed to assist individuals with physical disabilities by providing them monthly financial support. The pension scheme wants to ensure that financial limitations do not prevent individuals with disabilities having access to basic amenities.

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Eligibility Criteria Physically Handicapped Pension Karnataka

This scheme is not available to everyone but for the people who have physical disabilities meeting the following criteria can apply.

  • Age Requirement : Disability applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Disability Percentage Requirement: A minimum 40% disability is required.
  • Income and Other Social Criteria: This scheme is for low income individuals with below poverty line with limited financial support. Family income should be Rs. 12000 below in rural areas and Rs. 24,000/- per annum in urban areas.
  • Domicile: Applicant must be a citizen of Karnataka state for at least last 10 years.

Benefits Of Physically Handicapped Pension Karnataka

The Physically Handicapped Pension in Karnataka is provided in two categories and administered by the Department Of Disabled And Senior Citizens. The individuals who have the minimum disability of 40% up to 75% will receive the pension of Rs 800/- and the individuals who have the disability of  above 75% will receive the pension of Rs. 2000/- per month.

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Document to be Submitted with Physically Handicapped Pension Application:

  • 1.Applicant Photo: Applicants should submit their most recent passport size photograph.
  • 2.Ration Card : Applicant should submit ration card as identity proof for low income family
  • 3.EPIC : Applicant’s voter id card
  • 4.ID Proof : Any ID proof of the individual who want to apply
  • 5.Residence Certificate : Applicant’s residence certificate to prove that Karnataka citizenship
  • 6.Age Certificate: Date of Birth Certificate of applicant issued by local municipal department
  • 7.Address Proof : Any address proof of the applicant like electricity bill etc..
  • 8.Bank Account (Passbook First Page): Photocopy of the passbook first page of Applicant.
  • 9.Application Fee : Nil

Application Fee & Delivery Time

  • Service Charge (Grama one| B1| K1) : Rs.32 and Free for online submission.
  • Service Time (Days) : 45

Apply Online For Physically Handicapped Pension Karnataka

  • Step 1 : Click here to go to Sevasindhu website and click on Department & Services from the top menu bar on the Homepage.
  • Step 2 : You can search for a service (physically handicapped pension) or click on the Directorate of social security and pensions to expand it to select the physically handicapped pension service.
  • Step 3 : A popup window will open with eligibility details and click Apply on the online button. Or there click here to go to the login page directly.
  • Step 4: Enter the username, password/OTP, captcha and click on the Login button. (If you have already registered)
    • Otherwise click the Register HERE button (If the candidate is a new user)
    • Enter the Aadhar number in the newly opened page.
    • Check the registered mobile number to receive an OTP.
    • Enter the OTP number and click the Allow button.
    • Enter the Email ID, Password, Phone number and click the Submit button.
      Now you can Login.
  • Step 5 : Fill the Applicant Details displayed in the form.
  • Step 6: Read all the details, if details are correct, enter captcha and click on submit button.
  • Step 7: Now a confirmation form will be displayed for user verification, click on Edit if you have any corrections, option, otherwise move to Attach annexure
  • Step 8 : Click on Attach annexures to open browse window
  • Step 9: Upload all the mandatory softcopy documents and click on save annexures button.
  • Step 10 : Saved documents will be displayed and click on eSign and Submit to proceed.
  • Step 11 : Now click on “I agree with above user consent and eSign terms and conditions” and Select authentication type to continue and click on OTP.
  • Step 12 : Enter Aadhar Number and click to get OTP
  • Step 13 : After entering the OTP(One Time Password) and click on Submit button
  • Step 14 : Then an acknowledgement form will be generated. Acknowledgment consists of details of applicant, application and Submission Details for applicant’s reference.
  • Step 14 : Go to the sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in and click on Registered Users Login Here, to download the certificate
  • Step 15 : Enter your username, password/OTP, captcha and click on Submit in the login page.
  • Step 16 : Click on View Status of Application button –> Track application status. Enter Application Reference Number (you can check Acknowledgment/SMS) and tap on Get Data.
  • Step 17 : Check the present Status of the application. If it shows delivered, Click on Delivered.
  • Step 18 : Under the Issue Document(s), click on Output certificate.
  • Step 19 : Physically Handicapped Pension Certificate will be downloaded to your computer. You can save the certificate or print the certificate if required

You can click here to find the step wise process with screenshots.

Offline process For Physically Handicapped Pension Karnataka

To apply for this scheme, the eligible individual must submit two copies of the completed application form along with the necessary documents to the relevant district department of Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens office.

  • Collect the application form from the designated counter
  • Following careful examination, the application will be submitted to the relevant authority for approval.
  • Upon approval, pensions will be disbursed monthly in cash on the 15th of each month, regardless of whether it coincides with a holiday at the relevant G.P. Headquarters, BDO office in rural areas, or Municipality/N.A.C. office in urban areas, or according to state regulations.
  • If an application is rejected, the applicant will be properly notified.

Support and Assistance for Applicants

Applicant’s can contact the below locations for any help regarding the Physically Handicapped Pension Karnataka scheme.

Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens,
Gate No.3, 1stFloor, M.S.Building, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
Bangalore-560 001
Maild  & Contact numbers

dirdwdscka@gmail.com080-22866066,080-22860907
Contact link of the website :Click here

Frequently Asked Questions

1Q) Who is eligible for the physically handicapped pension Karnataka?
A: Residents of Karnataka aged 18 and above with a minimum 40% disability are eligible.

2Q) How much is the monthly pension amount?
A: The pension amount is Rs 800/- to Rs. 2000 per month based on their disability percentage.

3Q) How long does the approval process take?
A: The process takes 45 days, subject to verification.

4Q) How can I track my application online?
A: Yes, applicants can track their status on the official Karnataka government portal.

5Q) What are the benefits for handicapped in Karnataka?
A: Physically handicapped individuals get monthly amount of 800 to 2000 rs 

6Q) What are the documents required for disability pension in Karnataka?
A: Id card, passport size photos, Ration card, address proof 

7Q) How to get a physically handicapped certificate in Karnataka?
A: Applicants can apply on sevasindhu website to get a certificate in Karnataka.

8Q) What is the pension for the physically handicapped?
A: Physically handicapped individuals get monthly amount of 800 to 2000 Rs.

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