What is Niradhar Sahayog Pension?
Niradhar Sahayog is Karnataka's social security pension for destitute, homeless, abandoned, transgender, dwarf, leprosy-affected, and severely vulnerable adults with no family support, no income, and no other government pension. Administered by WCD Department, the scheme provides ₹1,200/month direct cash transfer — covering widows below 60 with no income, abandoned wives, victims of domestic violence in shelter homes, transgender persons, dwarf persons, leprosy-affected persons, and severely disabled (40%+) not covered under IGNDPS. Integrated with Niradhar Mahila Shelter Homes, Sandhya Suraksha (senior citizens), Mythri Yojane (transgender). Apply via Sakala/Seva Sindhu portal. 1.5 lakh+ destitute Karnataka adults receive Niradhar Sahayog pension as of 2026.
Niradhar Sahayog Pension — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Karnataka Niradhar Sahayog 2026 — ₹1,200/Month Destitute Pension |
| State | Karnataka (कर्नाटक) |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Launch Year | 2008 |
| Benefit | ₹1,200/month pension to destitute/abandoned/homeless adults with no other income |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in |
ನಿರಾಧಾರ ಸಹಾಯೋಗ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಮತ್ತು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಇಲಾಖೆ ನೀಡುವ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಭದ್ರತಾ ಪಿಂಚಣಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಕುಟುಂಬ, ಆದಾಯ ಅಥವಾ ವಸತಿ ಇಲ್ಲದ ನಿರಾಧಾರ, ಪರಿತ್ಯಕ್ತ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು, ವಿಧವೆಯರು ಮತ್ತು ತೃತೀಯಲಿಂಗಿಯರಿಗೆ ₹1,200/ತಿಂಗಳ ನೇರ ಹಸ್ತಾಂತರ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.
📌 फायदा: ನಿರಾಧಾರ/ಪರಿತ್ಯಕ್ತ/ವಿಧವೆ ವಯಸ್ಕರಿಗೆ ₹1,200/ತಿಂಗಳ ಪಿಂಚಣಿ (ಬೇರೆ ಯಾವ ಆದಾಯವಿಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ)
पात्रता:
18+ ವರ್ಷ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ನಿವಾಸಿ ನಿರಾಧಾರ/ಪರಿತ್ಯಕ್ತ/ವಿಧವೆ/ತೃತೀಯಲಿಂಗಿ/ಕುಷ್ಠರೋಗ ಪೀಡಿತ; ₹40,000 (ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ)/₹50,000 (ನಗರ) ಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಕಡಿಮೆ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಆದಾಯ.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in ನಲ್ಲಿ 'WCD' → 'ನಿರಾಧಾರ ಸಹಾಯೋಗ ಪಿಂಚಣಿ' ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಆಧಾರ್, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ನಿವಾಸ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ, ಆದಾಯ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ಮತ್ತು ನಿರಾಧಾರ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ ದಾಖಲೆ ಸಹಿತ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.
Benefits of Niradhar Sahayog Pension
✅ ₹1,200/month pension to destitute/abandoned/homeless adults with no other income
Who is Eligible for Niradhar Sahayog Pension?
- ✓ Karnataka resident aged 18+ years
- ✓ Destitute: no family, no income, no permanent shelter (verified by Tahsildar)
- ✓ OR Abandoned woman (husband missing 5+ years, deserted with proof)
- ✓ OR Widow with no other income, age below 60
- ✓ OR Transgender, dwarf, leprosy-affected, severely disabled (40%+)
- ✓ Annual income below ₹40,000 (rural)/₹50,000 (urban)
- ✓ Not receiving any other state pension above ₹1,200/month
Documents Required for Niradhar Sahayog Pension
How to Apply for Niradhar Sahayog Pension Online?
- 1Apply online at Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) → 'WCD' → 'Niradhar Sahayog Pension'
- 2OR visit Bangalore One/Karnataka One/Taluk Office offering Sakala services
- 3Submit Aadhaar, Karnataka domicile, income certificate, destitute proof, affidavit, bank passbook
- 4Verification by Anganwadi Worker, Village/Ward Committee, Tahsildar
- 5Department of W&CD District Officer approves (30-60 days)
- 6₹1,200/month credited via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account
- 7Annual review by AWW — submit life certificate to continue pension
Official Government Portal — Karnataka
The single official window for this scheme is sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
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