The Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Social Security Scheme is a government initiative launched in 1995 by the Social Welfare Department, Jammu and Kashmir. This scheme provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries to improve their quality of life. Here’s everything you need to know about the scheme, including benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.

Highlights of the Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Social Security Scheme

• The scheme provides financial support to the following groups:
  • Senior Citizens (Old Age)
  • Widows and Divorcees
  • Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjans)
  • Transgender individuals
• Beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000.
• The scheme is applicable exclusively to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Applicants must possess a PPH or AAY Ration Card.
• To apply, individuals need to submit their application online via the Department of Social Welfare, Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Information About the Scheme

Benefits of the Scheme

Under the Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Social Security Scheme, eligible beneficiaries are entitled to receive a monthly pension to support their basic needs:

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scheme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Residency: Permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Ration Card: Holder of a valid PPH or AAY Ration Card.
3. No Other Pension: Should not be receiving any pension or financial assistance from other sources.
4. Specific Criteria: Applicants must belong to one of these categories:
   • Senior Citizens: Men aged 60+ years or women aged 55+ years.
   • Widows/Divorcees: Women aged 40–79 years who are widowed, legally divorced, and not remarried.
   • Persons with Disabilities: Individuals aged 18–79 years with 40% or more disability certified by the district health authority.
   • Transgender Individuals: Includes trans-men and trans-women with valid identity proof.

Required Documents

Applicants need to provide the following documents while applying for the scheme:

• Domicile Certificate
• Proof of Age
• Residence Proof
• Birth Certificate
• AAY/PPH Ration Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Account Details
• Affidavit of non-receipt of financial assistance from other sources
• Additional documents for specific categories:
  • Widows: Death Certificate of the husband and a non-remarriage certificate.
  • Divorcees: Legal evidence of divorce and a non-remarriage certificate.
  • Persons with Disabilities: UDID Card.
  • Transgender Individuals: Identity Certificate as transgender.

How to Apply for the Scheme

Follow these steps to apply for the Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Social Security Scheme:

1. Visit the official website of the Department of Social Welfare.
2. Download the application form.
3. Fill out the form and attach all required documents.
4. Submit the application online through the portal.
5. District and Tehsil Social Welfare Officers will verify the documents.
6. Once approved, the Director of Social Welfare will sanction the pension.
7. The monthly pension will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via DBT (Direct Bank Transfer).

Features of the Scheme

• Beneficiaries need to submit:
  • A life certificate annually in January.
  • For widows/divorcees, an unmarried certificate every three years.
• The scheme benefits will stop under the following circumstances:
  • Death of the beneficiary.
  • Remarriage of a widow/divorcee.
  • Improvement in the financial condition of the beneficiary.
  • Migration of the beneficiary outside Jammu and Kashmir.

Important Links

• Scheme Guidelines (PDF)
• Application Form
• Department of Social Welfare, Jammu and Kashmir
• Directorate of Social Welfare, Jammu
• Directorate of Social Welfare, Kashmir

Contact Details

If you have any queries regarding the scheme, you can contact:

• Helpline Number: 0191-2542759
• Email: socialwelfare.adm@gmail.com

For more information, visit the Department of Social Welfare, Jammu and Kashmir.