In a world where many still struggle to meet daily needs, government assistance schemes provide a crucial safety net. One such important initiative by the Government of Maharashtra is the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme — aimed at helping the destitute, widows, orphans, people with disabilities, transgender individuals, and others in need.
Here’s a complete guide to this scheme, eligibility, benefits, application process (online and offline), and documents required.
🧾 What is the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme?
The Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme is a financial aid program provided by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. This 100% government-funded scheme is designed to support individuals who fall under Below Poverty Line (BPL) or have an annual family income of ₹21,000 or less.
💰 Benefits of the Scheme
- ₹600/month for families with one eligible beneficiary
- ₹900/month for families with more than one eligible beneficiary
✅ Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
Applicants must fulfill all of the following:
Basic Eligibility:
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra
- Must be listed in BPL list or have annual family income ≤ ₹21,000
Eligible Categories:
This scheme is available to the following:
- Destitute men and women under 65 years
- Orphan children
- All persons with disabilities (PwD)
- Individuals with serious illnesses (e.g., TB, cancer, AIDS, leprosy)
- Widows, including widows of farmers who committed suicide
- Divorced or separated women without alimony
- Women rescued from prostitution
- Transgender individuals
- Devadasis
- Unmarried women above 35 years
- Wives of prisoners
- Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease
📝 How to Apply?
You can apply for the scheme either offline or online depending on your convenience.
🏢 Offline Process:
- Visit the Collector’s Office, Tahsildar, or Talathi Office.
- Collect the application form.
- Fill in the details and attach passport-sized photo and documents.
- Submit the form to the same office.
- Get an acknowledgment receipt for submission.
🌐 Online Process (via Aaple Sarkar / Maha DBT):
Step 1: Registration
- Go to: Aaple Sarkar MahaDBT Portal
- Click on “New User? Register Here”
- Enter personal details, verify mobile & email via OTP, and set a username/password.
- Upload photograph (JPEG, 160×200 px, 5–20 KB)
- Upload Proof of Identity & Proof of Address (JPEG/PDF, 75–256 KB)
- Agree to declaration and complete registration.
Step 2: Application
- Login with credentials.
- Click “All Schemes” → Department Name → Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana → Apply
- Fill the form and upload documents.
- Submit and note your Application ID.
- Track status under “My Applied Scheme History”.
📂 Documents Required
Make sure you have these ready:
- Aadhaar Card
- 2 Passport-size Photos (signed across)
- Residential / Domicile Certificate
- Bank Account Details
- Income Certificate / BPL Card
- Age Proof
- Medical Certificate (for illness cases)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Transgender Certificate (if applicable)
- Marriage & Husband’s Death Certificate (for widows)
- Any additional document requested by District Social Welfare Office
🧑💬 Final Thoughts
The Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme is more than just financial help — it’s dignity and support for those who need it the most. Whether you’re a widow, disabled person, orphan, or someone struggling due to illness, this scheme could provide much-needed stability in difficult times.
We encourage eligible individuals and families in Maharashtra to explore this scheme and apply either online or through their nearest office.
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