Bihar Shatabdi Kust Kalyan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Financial support can make a significant difference for people affected by leprosy, particularly when visible deformities make regular livelihood opportunities difficult. The Bihar Shatabdi Kust Kalyan Yojana is a welfare scheme of the Bihar Government designed to provide regular financial assistance to eligible leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month to support their food and day-to-day maintenance. The scheme is fully funded by the Bihar Government and is administered through the Social Security Directorate under the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.

The scheme focuses on people whose leprosy has resulted in visible Grade-II deformities. Its objective is not limited to providing financial assistance; the official scheme guidelines also connect the support with helping leprosy patients who are unable to earn a livelihood and reducing their dependence on begging. In this way, the scheme seeks to provide a more stable source of support and promote a dignified life for eligible beneficiaries.

Under the official guidelines, the assistance is specifically fixed at ₹1,500 per month per eligible leprosy patient. The application is submitted in the prescribed form at the RTPS counter located at the concerned Block office. The beneficiary and payment process is handled through the state's social-security administration and e-Suvidha system, with assistance transferred through the DBT mechanism after the required approval and processing.

The scheme also provides an administrative mechanism for monitoring and grievance redressal. At the block level, the Block Development Officer (BDO) has a monitoring role, while complaints can be escalated through the concerned subdivision, District Social Security Cell and Social Security Directorate. Beneficiaries who need assistance with the application or other scheme-related issues can therefore approach their concerned Block office or the district-level Social Security authorities.

If you are looking for other Bihar welfare programmes, you may also find the Bihar State Disability Pension Scheme useful, particularly for information on financial assistance available to eligible persons with disabilities.

Scheme Benefits

The Bihar Shatabdi Kust Kalyan Yojana provides regular financial support to eligible leprosy patients with Visible Deformities Grade-II. The assistance is intended to help beneficiaries meet their food and basic maintenance needs.

• Eligible leprosy patients receive ₹1,500 per month as financial assistance.
• The assistance is provided to beneficiaries with Visible Deformities Grade-II.
• The monthly support can help beneficiaries meet their food and day-to-day maintenance expenses.
• The scheme is 100% funded by the Bihar Government, so beneficiaries do not have to contribute towards the assistance.
• The financial assistance is transferred through the DBT system to the beneficiary's bank account after the required approval and processing.

In simple terms, the main benefit is a fixed ₹1,500 monthly financial assistance for eligible Grade-II leprosy patients, providing regular support for their basic maintenance needs.

Eligibility Requirements

The Bihar Shatabdi Kust Kalyan Yojana is meant for leprosy patients who have developed visible deformities due to the disease. The official scheme guidelines specify the following eligibility requirement:

• The applicant must be a leprosy patient with Visible Deformities Grade-II.
• The Grade-II condition refers to visible deformity associated with leprosy, as recognised under the applicable disability grading system.
• The applicant must complete the prescribed application process to receive the scheme benefit.

The official scheme guideline does not specify a separate age limit, income limit or BPL requirement as an eligibility condition. Therefore, these conditions should not be treated as mandatory unless a current government notification provides otherwise.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the relevant documents and details ready before submitting their application. The official scheme guideline specifies submission of the prescribed application form, while the e-Suvidha process uses beneficiary identity, bank and supporting-document details for registration and payment processing.

• Prescribed application form for the scheme
• Details or proof related to the beneficiary's Grade-II visible deformity due to leprosy, as required during verification
• Aadhaar or UID details
• Bank account details for receiving the assistance through DBT
• IFSC code of the bank account
• Mobile number
• Supporting document required for beneficiary registration or approval, wherever applicable

Steps to Apply

Applying for the Bihar Shatabdi Kust Kalyan Yojana begins at the block level, where the prescribed application is received and processed through the RTPS system. Since the official scheme guideline specifically mentions the Block RTPS counter, applicants should follow the offline process rather than relying on an assumed scheme-specific online application option.

• Go to the RTPS counter at the concerned Block office and ask for the prescribed application form for the Bihar Shatabdi Kust Kalyan Yojana.
• Fill in the application form carefully using the beneficiary's correct personal, contact and bank account details.
• Attach the supporting documents and information required for verification of the beneficiary's eligibility, particularly the details related to the Grade-II visible deformity.
• Submit the completed form and supporting documents at the same Block-level RTPS counter.
• Keep the acknowledgement or receipt provided at the time of submission safely. It can be useful when following up on the application.
• After submission, the application and beneficiary details go through the prescribed verification and approval process. The beneficiary record is subsequently handled through the Bihar Social Welfare Department's e-Suvidha system.
• Once the beneficiary is approved and the payment process is completed, the monthly assistance is transferred through DBT to the registered bank account.

How to Check Payment Status

Beneficiaries can check the payment status of the Bihar Shatabdi Kust Kalyan Yojana through the dedicated BSKKY facility available on Bihar's e-Suvidha portal. The online status page allows users to search for beneficiary payment information using the details requested on the page.

• Open the official BSKKY Beneficiary Payment Status page on the Bihar e-Suvidha portal.
• Select the relevant district from the available options.
• Select the concerned block.
• Enter the Beneficiary ID or Account Number as requested on the page.
• Submit the details to view the available payment status.

If the payment details are not showing or there is a problem with the beneficiary record, the applicant should contact the concerned Block office or District Social Security Cell for verification.

Relevant Links

• Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
• Bihar e-Suvidha Portal
• BSKKY e-Suvidha User Manual
• BSKKY Beneficiary Payment Status

Contact Information

For assistance related to the Bihar Shatabdi Kust Kalyan Yojana, applicants can first contact the concerned Block office or the Assistant Director of the District Social Security Cell. For state-level matters, the Social Security Directorate under the Social Welfare Department is the relevant authority. The Bihar Government's official directory identifies the Social Security Directorate as responsible for social-security programmes and lists its current contact details.

Social Security Directorate, Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar

• Phone: 0612-2280373 / 0612-2280372
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Social Welfare Department, Annex Building-4, Bihar, Patna – 800015

Before visiting an office, it is advisable to confirm the latest contact details through the official Social Welfare Department Key Contacts page, as officer postings and contact details may change.