What do you get under Samajik Sahayata?
₹2,000 a month to poor older people, patients of cancer, AIDS or leprosy, widows, divorced and unmarried women, some unorganised workers and persons with 60% or more disability.
Pension lists are verified every November by the CDPO-level team.
Who is eligible for Samajik Sahayata?
- Family income up to ₹1 lakh a year, and a Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC).
- Old: 60 or above. Infirm: patients of cancer, AIDS or leprosy at any age.
- Vulnerable women aged 18 to 59: widows, legally divorced women, unmarried women above 45.
- Unorganised workers aged 55 and above in listed trades (cobbler, rickshaw puller, bidi worker, driver, barber, handloom, fisher, folk artist, potter, carpenter, blacksmith and others); domestic workers aged 23 to 59.
- Persons with 60% or more disability, aged 10 and above.
- Not for income-tax payers, government employees, or people already getting an NSAP or other state pension.
Also check:
- Children aged 6 to 14 in the family must be enrolled in school.
- The scheme has a cap on the number of beneficiaries (30,000 at launch), so places may be limited.
Documents needed for Samajik Sahayata
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Samajik Sahayata
- Fill the prescribed form and submit it with documents at your nearest CDPO (ICDS project) office, or directly to the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Agartala.
- Attach the income certificate from the SDM, age proof, PRTC, ration card and a non-government-employee certificate from the Panchayat or Ward Secretary.
- If rejected, you can appeal to the District Magistrate’s committee.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Samajik Sahayata?
Family income up to ₹1 lakh a year, and a Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC). Old: 60 or above. Infirm: patients of cancer, AIDS or leprosy at any age. Vulnerable women aged 18 to 59: widows, legally divorced women, unmarried women above 45. Unorganised workers aged 55 and above in listed trades (cobbler, rickshaw puller, bidi worker, driver, barber, handloom, fisher, folk artist, potter, carpenter, blacksmith and others); domestic workers aged 23 to 59. Persons with 60% or more disability, aged 10 and above. Not for income-tax payers, government employees, or people already getting an NSAP or other state pension.
How much do I get under Samajik Sahayata?
₹2,000 a month to poor older people, patients of cancer, AIDS or leprosy, widows, divorced and unmarried women, some unorganised workers and persons with 60% or more disability. Pension lists are verified every November by the CDPO-level team.
What documents do I need for Samajik Sahayata?
Income certificate; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Ration card; Self-declaration in the prescribed form; Disability certificate or UDID card; Death certificate of the earning member.
How do I apply for Samajik Sahayata?
Fill the prescribed form and submit it with documents at your nearest CDPO (ICDS project) office, or directly to the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Agartala. Attach the income certificate from the SDM, age proof, PRTC, ration card and a non-government-employee certificate from the Panchayat or Ward Secretary. If rejected, you can appeal to the District Magistrate’s committee. Official site: https://socialwelfare.tripura.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Samajik Sahayata?
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.
Official sources
- Govt of Tripura: notification of Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa
- Tripura State Portal: schemes archive
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.