Organisation : Tripura Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education
Scheme Name : Pension Scheme For Cancer Patients
Applicable For : Person Suffering From Cancer
Applicable State/UT : Tripura
Website : https://socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in/
What is Tripura Cancer Patients Pension Scheme?
The scheme “Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients” was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension of ₹2,000/- to persons suffering from cancer.
Related / Similar Scheme : Tripura Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa Scheme
Benefits of Tripura Cancer Patients Pension Scheme
₹2,000/- per month.
Eligibility of Tripura Cancer Patients Pension Scheme
** The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
** The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
** No member of the family (father, mother, son(s), or unmarried daughter(s)) of the applicant should be in government service.
** The applicant should be suffering from cancer.
How To Apply For Tripura Cancer Patients Pension Scheme?
Applications would be invited in the prescribed form by giving wide publicity through print and electronic media.
Steps:
Step-1: The applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Application should be submitted to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required For Tripura Cancer Patients Pension Scheme
** Passport-size Photograph.
** Bank Passbook.
** Aadhaar Card.
** Income Certificate (issued by the DCM/ Sub Divisional Magistrate).
** Certificate From a Gazetted Government Officer That No Person in His/her Family is a Government Servant.
** Medical Certificate from Regional Cancer Center, Agartala, or a Govt. Hospital or Any Recognized Hospital.
** Proof of Residence (Ration Card, Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC), Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport).
FAQ On Tripura Cancer Patients Pension Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Tripura Cancer Patients Pension Scheme
What are the permissible proofs of residence?
Proof of residence can be in the form of a Ration Card, Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC), Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport.
What medical certificate is accepted for the scheme?
A Medical Certificate from Regional Cancer Center, Agartala, or a Govt. Hospital or any recognized hospital is accepted.
Where should the application be submitted?
Applications should be submitted to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.
Is there an age limit for applicants to qualify for the scheme?
The guidelines do not specify an age limit; eligibility is primarily based on residency, income, and cancer diagnosis.