Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana

Scheme Introduction

• The Rajasthan government, led by Bhajan Lal, aims to cater to the needs of the disadvantaged groups.
• Recently, the state government has announced a new scheme for disabled couples called the "Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana".
• Under this scheme, the state government will provide financial support to disabled couples.
• As we have seen, there are several disabled couples who face numerous challenges in their daily life.
• Among these challenges, financial constraints are the foremost as they couldn't secure a good job that met their financial needs.
• However, for their employment, the state government is already providing benefits with their "Chief Minister Specially abled self employment scheme", and also providing them pension with their "Mukhyamantri Vishesh Yogyajan Samman Pension Yojana".
• After providing these benefits, there is a room to bring these disabled couples into the mainstream.
• Seeking this, the government has announced this Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana, which helps them to live their life to the fullest.
• Under the Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana a certain grant is provided to these disabled couples, with an amount depending on their disability percentage.
• Scheme can also be known by other names such as "Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan scheme", or "Rajasthan Vishesh Yogyajan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana".
• The Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana is specifically designed for married couples, where either both or one partner is disabled.
• According to the scheme, couples with a disability of 40% or above receive a grant of Rs 50,000/-.
• On the other hand, the couples with a disability of 80% or more will receive a grant of Rs 5 lakhs.
• The grant provided under the Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana is a one time benefit.
• Applicants annual family income must be less than Rs 2.5 lakh are eligible for this scheme.
• Applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply for the scheme within 6 months of their marriage through Rajasthan SSO portal or at E-mitra Centres.
• Applicants must keep their necessary documents with them (documents list can be checked in the below section) while submitting application form for the Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana.
• Directorate of Specially Abled Person department of Rajasthan is the nodal authority of the scheme, with duty to implement and oversee the scheme benefits.
• To know more about the scheme, beneficiaries can also contact the Panchayat Samiti Office or District Office, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, of Jaipur.

Scheme Benefits

• Eligible applicants will receive the following benefits under the Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana : -
  • A grant of Rs 5 lakh for couples with a disability of more than 80% .
  • A grant of Rs 50,000/- to couples with a disability of more than 40% and less than 80%.

Eligibility Requirement

• Applicants with the following eligibility criteria can submit applications for Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana : -
  • Must be a domiciled resident of Rajasthan.
  • Either both or one partner have a disability.
  • The disability must be at least 40%.
  • State or central government employees are not eligible to apply.
  • Family annual income should not exceeds 2.5 lakhs from all sources.
  • Not receiving similar benefits from other schemes.

Required Documents

• To submit applications for Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana, applicant must keep their following documents ready : -
  • Janaadhaar Certificate.
  • Disability Certificate.
  • Marriage Certificate (must be six month old from the date of application)
  • Birth Certificate.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Affidavit from parents.
  • Affidavit of not receiving grant money in the past.
  • Bank passbook.
  • Passport Photo.
  • Mobile Number.

Steps to Apply

• Eligible applicants can apply for the Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana.
• Application form for Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana will be accepted online through : -
  • SSO Portal and
  • E-Mitra Centres.

through SSO Portal

• First, applicants need to visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal.
• Now, login with your registered details (new applicants need to register first).
• Once logged in, select the "SJMS DSAP" button.
• From the options, select the "Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana".
• Enter your Janaadhar Number.
• Select the relevant family member from the list appeared.
• Enter the OTP sent to your Janaadhar registered mobile number.
• Confirm the OTP AND proceed with the details required.
• Review the submitted details before final submission.
• After submission, a confirmation message will be sent to your mobile through SMS.
• The concerned department will verify the documents and authenticity of the received applications.
• Thereafter, the shortlisted applications will receive the benefits via DBT mode.

through E-Mitra Centres

• First, applicants need to visit the nearest E-Mitra Centre.
• Now, request the representative to fill out the application form for Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana.
• Provide the necessary details and documents to the representative.
• Once the application form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation on your registered mobile number.
• Submitted application will be verified by the concerned department.
• Successfully verified applicants will be notified via SMS.
• Once verified, applicants will receive the scheme benefits directly into their bank account through DBT mode.

Relevant Links

• Rajasthan Sukhad Dampatya Jeevan Yojana Application Link.
• Rajasthan Directorate of Specially disabled person website link.

Contact Information

• Rajasthan DSAP Directorate Helpline Number.
• Rajasthan DSAP District Wise Helpline Number.
• G 3/1 A, Behind Rajmahal Hotel,
  Civil lines, Jaipur