What do you get under Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar?
₹1,500 a month by DBT; ₹2,500 a month for persons with disability from October 2025.
Some news said all pensions went to ₹2,500; the district pages show ₹2,500 only for persons with disability and ₹1,500 for others.
Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar: latest updates
- Monthly aid for persons with disability raised from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500, paid by DBT. official source
Who is eligible for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar?
- Destitute persons below 65: widows, divorced or abandoned women, persons with disability (40% or more), the seriously ill (TB, cancer and others), orphans, transgender persons.
- Family income up to ₹21,000 a year (up to ₹50,000 for persons with disability).
- Resident of Maharashtra.
Also check:
- The ₹21,000 income limit applies to everyone except persons with disability.
- Widows need a certificate that they are not getting another widow pension.
Documents needed for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar
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How to apply for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar
- Apply at the Tahsildar (Sanjay Gandhi Yojana branch), or through an Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra / Setu centre.
- Attach income certificate or BPL proof, residence certificate, age proof, Aadhaar, ration card and the certificate for your category (disability, husband’s death, orphan).
- The taluka committee approves the case and the pension starts by DBT.
How to check Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar status
- If you applied online, log in to Aaple Sarkar and open "My applications".
- Otherwise ask at the Sanjay Gandhi Yojana branch of the Tahsil office with your receipt.
- Check your bank passbook for the monthly DBT credit.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar?
Destitute persons below 65: widows, divorced or abandoned women, persons with disability (40% or more), the seriously ill (TB, cancer and others), orphans, transgender persons. Family income up to ₹21,000 a year (up to ₹50,000 for persons with disability). Resident of Maharashtra.
How much do I get under Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar?
₹1,500 a month by DBT; ₹2,500 a month for persons with disability from October 2025. Some news said all pensions went to ₹2,500; the district pages show ₹2,500 only for persons with disability and ₹1,500 for others.
What documents do I need for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar?
Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Disability certificate or UDID card; Death certificate of the earning member; Passport-size photo; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar?
Apply at the Tahsildar (Sanjay Gandhi Yojana branch), or through an Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra / Setu centre. Attach income certificate or BPL proof, residence certificate, age proof, Aadhaar, ration card and the certificate for your category (disability, husband’s death, orphan). The taluka committee approves the case and the pension starts by DBT. Official site: https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en
How do I check Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar status?
If you applied online, log in to Aaple Sarkar and open "My applications". Otherwise ask at the Sanjay Gandhi Yojana branch of the Tahsil office with your receipt. Check your bank passbook for the monthly DBT credit.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar pension now?
₹1,500 a month. Persons with disability get ₹2,500 a month from October 2025.
What is the income limit?
₹21,000 a year for the family, or ₹50,000 for persons with disability.
Where do I apply?
At the Tahsil office (Sanjay Gandhi Yojana branch) or through an Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra.
Official sources
- Thane district (Collector office): Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar and related schemes, updated 30 September 2025
- Gadchiroli district: Sanjay Gandhi Yojana, updated 30 April 2026
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.