Tripura Social Welfare Schemes

Your guide to social security and welfare schemes provided by the Government of Tripura. Learn about pensions, financial aid, and other support for citizens.

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Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa

This is a significant state-run initiative that aims to provide a secure life with dignity to the economically disadvantaged. The scheme consolidates various pensions and allowances for different vulnerable sections of society, including old and infirm persons, vulnerable women (widows, deserted, and unmarried women), and unorganized workers.

  • Benefit: Provides monthly financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries.
  • Eligibility: Designed for poor families with an annual income below a specified threshold.

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)

Implemented in Tripura, the NSAP is a centrally sponsored program that provides social assistance benefits to poor households in the form of pensions. The key components include:

  • Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): For senior citizens from BPL families.
  • Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS): For widows from BPL families.
  • Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS): For persons with severe disabilities from BPL families.

Welfare Schemes for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

The Government of Tripura offers several schemes to support persons with disabilities. These include allowances for those with a certain percentage of disability, as well as special provisions for those with specific conditions like loss of eyesight.

  • Disability Allowance: Monthly financial assistance for eligible persons with disabilities holding a valid certificate.
  • Welfare Services: The state government also runs various rehabilitation and training programs for empowerment of the differently-abled.

Financial Assistance for Women and Children

Several schemes are in place to support women and children, focusing on health, nutrition, and education.

  • Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphar: A scheme for pregnant women to ensure proper nutrition.
  • Tripura Incentive to Girl Child (TIGC): Provides financial incentives for girls' education.
  • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: A central government scheme implemented in Tripura to address declining child sex ratio.

Official Portals & Links

Find More Details on Schemes and Apply:

Go to Social Welfare Portal

Redirects to the official website of the Social Welfare and Social Education Department, Tripura.