Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana Maharashtra 2026 — ₹1,500/Month for Destitute/Orphans/Widows | MahaDBT |
| State | Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र) |
| Launched By | Government of Maharashtra |
| Launch Year | 1980 |
| Benefit | ₹1,500/month financial support for destitute persons, orphans, widows, disabled in Maharashtra |
| Category | Finance |
| Last Verified | 18 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in |
What is Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan?
Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana Maharashtra provides ₹1,500/month financial support to destitute persons, orphans, widows, divorcees, disabled, terminally ill, and other vulnerable groups. Named after former PM Sanjay Gandhi. Aim: provide basic livelihood support to those without family/financial security. Applied via MahaDBT under Social Justice Department.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,500/month financial support for destitute persons, orphans, widows, disabled in Maharashtra. The scheme was launched in 1980 and is implemented by the Government of Maharashtra.
Benefits of Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan
✅ ₹1,500/month financial support for destitute persons, orphans, widows, disabled in Maharashtra
Who is Eligible for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan?
- ✓ Maharashtra domicile
- ✓ Annual family income ≤ ₹21,000 (very low income required)
- ✓ One of: orphan, widow, divorcee, deserted woman, disabled (40%+), terminally ill (cancer/AIDS/TB), or fully destitute
- ✓ Age 18-65 years (some categories age-specific)
- ✓ Aadhaar mandatory
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Documents Required for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan
How to Apply for Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Online?
- 1Visit the official portal: https://mahadbtmahait.gov.in
- 2Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 3Fill in the application form with personal and bank details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit the application and note down the reference number
- 6Track application status on the official portal
Official Government Portal — Maharashtra
Apply directly on the official Maharashtra government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply at mahadbtmahait.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan
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How to apply for Ladki Bahin Yojana 2026?+
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