Leprosy Pension Scheme
The Leprosy Pension Scheme in Uttar Pradesh offers financial support to individuals disabled by leprosy.
Key facts
| Pension | ₹3,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who | UP residents affected by leprosy — 1% or more medically certified (no minimum disability percentage) |
| Income limit | ₹46,080 a year (rural) / ₹56,460 a year (urban) |
| Condition | Not receiving any other pension |
| Age | No age restriction |
| Paid as | Direct transfer to the bank account (via PFMS) |
| Apply | Online at sspy-up.gov.in |
| Application window | There is no application window — apply once you have a leprosy medical certificate and an income certificate. The pension is credited to your bank account. |
Benefits
Eligible individuals receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to support their maintenance and living expenses.
Full guide
What the scheme gives you
Leprosy can leave a person unable to earn a steady living, and the stigma often makes it worse. Uttar Pradesh’s Kushthavastha (Leprosy) Pension Scheme gives affected people a monthly pension of ₹3,000 to support their maintenance and living costs. Importantly, there is no minimum disability percentage — a medically certified leprosy affliction of 1% or more is enough — and there is no age restriction.
Who can apply
You are eligible if:
- You are a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh affected by leprosy (1% or more, medically certified)
- Your annual income is within ₹46,080 (rural) or ₹56,460 (urban)
- You are not receiving any other pension
How to apply
The application is online. Go to the UP pension portal (sspy-up.gov.in), open the leprosy / handicap pension registration, and fill in your personal, bank and income details along with a description of the disability. Upload your photograph, age proof and the leprosy medical certificate, and submit. The pension is then paid directly to your bank account through PFMS.
Documents you need
- Leprosy medical certificate (1% or more) from the competent authority
- Age / date-of-birth proof
- Income certificate (within the limit)
- Aadhaar and bank passbook
- Passport-size photograph
Who can apply
- Household income ≤ ₹56,460/year
- Resident of Uttar Pradesh
- disabled
- poor household
- not income tax payer
Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and disabled due to leprosy, regardless of the disability percentage. They should belong to low-income households, with an annual income not exceeding ₹56,460 for urban residents and ₹46,080 for rural residents. Additionally, they should not be beneficiaries of any other pension schemes.
Who is not eligible
- People who are not permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh
- Those whose annual income is above ₹46,080 (rural) / ₹56,460 (urban)
- Anyone already drawing another pension
How to apply
To apply for the scheme, individuals must complete the online application process through the official portal.
- Visit the official portal at https://sspy-up.gov.in/oap/public_new/UserRegistrationForm.aspx?Scheme=HandicapPension
- Fill out the online application form with personal, bank, and income details, along with a description of the disability.
- Upload the required documents: a passport size photograph, a date of birth/age certificate, and a disability certificate.
- Submit the application form for processing.
Documents required
- Passport size colour photograph
- Date of Birth/Age certificate
- Disability certificate
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Worried the disability percentage is too low | There is no minimum disability percentage — 1% or more medically certified leprosy affliction qualifies. Get the medical certificate from the competent authority. |
| Already on another pension | You cannot draw this alongside another pension. Choose the one that suits you; you cannot receive both. |
| Income certificate issue | Income must be within ₹46,080 (rural) / ₹56,460 (urban). Get a current income certificate from the competent authority. |
| Pension not credited | Confirm your bank account and Aadhaar are correctly linked, then follow up with the district social welfare office; payments run through PFMS. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Leprosy Pension Scheme?
The Leprosy Pension Scheme is a financial assistance program initiated by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to support individuals disabled by leprosy.
What benefits does the scheme provide?
The scheme provides a monthly grant of ₹3,000 to eligible beneficiaries to assist with their living expenses.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Eligibility is open to residents of Uttar Pradesh who are disabled due to leprosy and meet the income criteria, without any age restrictions.
What is the maximum annual income limit for eligibility?
The maximum annual income limit is ₹56,460 for urban residents and ₹46,080 for rural residents.
Can individuals receiving other pension benefits apply for this scheme?
No, applicants must not be beneficiaries of any other pension schemes to qualify for this assistance.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to provide a passport size photograph, a date of birth or age certificate, and a disability certificate.
How much is the pension?
₹3,000 per month, credited to your bank account.
What level of leprosy affliction is needed?
1% or more, medically certified — there is no minimum disability percentage.
Is there an income limit?
Yes — annual income up to ₹46,080 (rural) or ₹56,460 (urban).
Is there an age limit?
No — there is no age restriction.
Can I get it with another pension?
No — you must not be receiving any other pension.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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