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Dwarf Pension Scheme

The scheme aims to provide financial support to individuals suffering from dwarfism to help them meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹1200/- is provided to persons above 21 years of age whose height is less than 4 feet.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Dwarf Pension Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Uttarakhand
States and UTsUttarakhand
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsDwarf, Pension, Bauna

Before you apply

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