07.02.01.02.06. Social and financial protection and benefit | India

07.02.01.02.06. Social and financial protection and benefit | India

08 Jul 2022

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, states that a disability assessment can be conducted to assess cognitive impairment for people with chronic neurological disorders. Based upon the results of this assessment, a nominal state pension can be received from the government (Government of India, 2016). Other schemes are listed in Part 9.

References:

Government of India. (2016). The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act. THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY PART II.