Indians with disabilities receive very low monthly pensions across different states, typically ranging from ₹200 to ₹1500 per month, which is inadequate considering the rising cost of living. Several states provide pensions in the range of ₹200 to ₹1000 per month, with some exceptions like Goa and Delhi offering slightly higher pensions. The central government provides ₹300 per month under the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), which has not increased since 2012 despite inflation and increasing needs. Therefore, there is a strong demand from disability rights groups and federations for the government (central and states) to significantly increase these pension amounts, some advocating for at least ₹10,000 per month total pension, split equally between the Center and states. There are also calls for annual increases in pension amounts to address inflation and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities �������.

Existing Pension Schemes and Monthly Amounts The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) offers ₹300 per month from the central government plus some state top-ups (e.g., ₹400 in some states) but totals generally under ₹1000.State disability pensions vary widely; e.g., Karnataka pays ₹500-₹1600 depending on disability level, Tamil Nadu ₹1000, Delhi ₹1500, while many states pay only ₹200 to ₹500.Pension limits generally apply to persons with disabilities of 40% or more, often only those below the poverty line (BPL).The pension amounts have mostly remained unchanged for over a decade despite rising living expenses ����.

Financial Need for Increased Support Disability federations have demanded hike in pensions to ₹10,000 per month, suggested as ₹5,000 by the central government and ₹5,000 by states to cover increasing costs.The demands also include annual hikes (around 15%) and better fund allocations within government departments for disability welfare.Pension as the only income source for many disabled persons is insufficient to meet basic living costs including healthcare, transport, and daily needs.Government social assistance schemes have shown stagnant or even reduced budgetary allocations, worsening financial support for the disabled ���.

Need for Policy and Funding Reforms Relaxing eligibility criteria to be more inclusive of different disability percentages and age groups to cover more people.Increased and indexed pension amounts to be responsive to inflation and real cost of living.Dedicated budget allocation from both Central and State governments with transparent utilization for disability welfare programs.Enforcement and expansion of social security schemes and clearer commitments for fund allocation at all administrative levels ���.

The overall financial analysis clearly shows that Indians with disabilities face inadequate pension support across states, and substantial fiscal increases from both central and state governments are crucial to double pension amounts and provide meaningful financial security to this vulnerable population. The demands by disability organizations and welfare rights advocates reflect an urgent need for reform and increased funding of disability pension schemes in India.