What do you get under CM intellectual disability pension?
₹5,000 a month social security pension, paid into the bank account by DBT, for persons with 60% or more intellectual disability, mental illness, cerebral palsy or multiple disabilities that include these.
Notified on 1 September 2025. The budget speech calls it the "Chief Minister's Scheme for Mentally Challenged Persons" and says 2,922 persons were covered in 2025-26. Beneficiaries are verified once a year; inform the CDPO if the beneficiary dies.
CM intellectual disability pension: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: 2,922 persons covered in 2025-26 at ₹5,000 a month. official source
- Scheme notified in the Tripura Gazette with a ₹5,000 monthly pension and no income or age bar. official source
Who is eligible for CM intellectual disability pension?
- Holds a valid UDID card showing 60% or more disability of the type intellectual disability, mental illness or cerebral palsy, or multiple disabilities with more than 60% of one of these (as per the Schedule of the RPwD Act, 2016).
- Resident of Tripura, with the name in the ration card database of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Tripura.
- No income limit and no age limit.
- Has an Aadhaar-linked bank account, or a joint account with a legal guardian appointed by the Local Level Committee (chaired by the District Magistrate) under the National Trust Act, 1999.
Also check:
- The UDID card must show 60% or more of intellectual disability, mental illness or cerebral palsy; other disabilities are covered by the other social pensions.
- People already getting a state or central social pension who fit these rules are moved to this scheme after a survey.
Documents needed for CM intellectual disability pension
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How to apply for CM intellectual disability pension
- The person or the legal guardian fills the prescribed application form of the Social Welfare and Social Education Department.
- Submit it to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) where you live, the District Inspector of Social Education (DISE), or the Director, Social Welfare and Social Education, Agartala.
- The CDPO does a field enquiry and sends the application to the Directorate for sanction. If it is not recommended, the CDPO must tell you the reasons in writing.
How to check CM intellectual disability pension status
- Ask at your CDPO office whether the application has been sent to the Directorate and sanctioned.
- The pension is paid every month by DBT through the Beneficiary Management System (BMS); check your bank passbook.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for CM intellectual disability pension?
Holds a valid UDID card showing 60% or more disability of the type intellectual disability, mental illness or cerebral palsy, or multiple disabilities with more than 60% of one of these (as per the Schedule of the RPwD Act, 2016). Resident of Tripura, with the name in the ration card database of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Tripura. No income limit and no age limit. Has an Aadhaar-linked bank account, or a joint account with a legal guardian appointed by the Local Level Committee (chaired by the District Magistrate) under the National Trust Act, 1999.
How much do I get under CM intellectual disability pension?
₹5,000 a month social security pension, paid into the bank account by DBT, for persons with 60% or more intellectual disability, mental illness, cerebral palsy or multiple disabilities that include these. Notified on 1 September 2025. The budget speech calls it the "Chief Minister's Scheme for Mentally Challenged Persons" and says 2,922 persons were covered in 2025-26. Beneficiaries are verified once a year; inform the CDPO if the beneficiary dies.
What documents do I need for CM intellectual disability pension?
Disability certificate or UDID card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Ration card; Domicile or residence certificate of the state.
How do I apply for CM intellectual disability pension?
The person or the legal guardian fills the prescribed application form of the Social Welfare and Social Education Department. Submit it to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) where you live, the District Inspector of Social Education (DISE), or the Director, Social Welfare and Social Education, Agartala. The CDPO does a field enquiry and sends the application to the Directorate for sanction. If it is not recommended, the CDPO must tell you the reasons in writing. Official site: https://socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in/
How do I check CM intellectual disability pension status?
Ask at your CDPO office whether the application has been sent to the Directorate and sanctioned. The pension is paid every month by DBT through the Beneficiary Management System (BMS); check your bank passbook.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for CM intellectual disability pension?
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 intellectual disability pension in Tripura?
₹5,000 a month, paid into the bank account by DBT.
Is there an income limit?
No. There is no income limit and no age limit. You need a UDID card showing 60% or more intellectual disability, mental illness or cerebral palsy.
Where do I apply?
At the CDPO office of your area, the District Inspector of Social Education, or the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Agartala.
Official sources
- Tripura Gazette, 10 September 2025: notification and guideline of the Chief Minister's Scheme for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
- Tripura Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 109), Finance Department
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.