Gujarat Sant Surdas Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Sant Surdas Scheme is a social welfare initiative launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, to provide financial assistance and social security support to persons with severe disabilities belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The scheme aims to improve the living conditions of disabled persons by providing monthly financial assistance to help them manage their daily expenses and lead a more secure and dignified life. It also supports the welfare and rehabilitation of persons suffering from severe physical, intellectual, neurological, and multiple disabilities across the state.

Under the scheme, eligible disabled persons with 60% or more disability receive monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 from the Government of Gujarat. Earlier, the scheme provided ₹600 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), which was later increased to ₹1,000 to provide better financial support to beneficiaries. The assistance amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through the DBT system, ensuring transparency and timely payment.

The scheme covers various disabilities such as blindness, hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, locomotor disability, mental illness, autism spectrum disorder, muscular dystrophy, and multiple disabilities. Applicants having a valid disability certificate or disability identity card issued by the Government are eligible to apply under the scheme.

The Sant Surdas Scheme especially benefits disabled persons from economically weaker sections of society who belong to BPL families in Gujarat. By providing regular monthly financial assistance, the scheme helps beneficiaries reduce financial hardships, improve social security, and support their basic livelihood needs. The initiative also promotes dignity, inclusion, and welfare of persons with disabilities in the state.

Applicants interested in similar welfare and financial assistance schemes in Gujarat may also explore the Gujarat Namo Shree Yojana, Gujarat Ganga Swarupa Punah Lagna Yojana, and Gujarat Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana offered by the Government of Gujarat.

Scheme Benefits

• Eligible beneficiaries under the Sant Surdas Scheme receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000 from the Government of Gujarat.
• The scheme especially benefits economically weaker disabled persons belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
• The financial assistance is provided directly to the beneficiary through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system into the registered bank account or post office account.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
• The applicant must have 60% or more disability.
• For certain categories, applicants having 80% or more disability or those unable to move independently even with artificial limbs are also eligible.
• The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family with a BPL score up to 20.
• The applicant should possess a disability identity card issued by the State Government.

Eligible Disabilities

Benefits under the scheme are available to persons having 60% or more disability in the following categories:

• Blindness
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Hearing Impairment
• Chronic Neurological Conditions
• Hemophilia
• Low Vision
• Parkinson's Disease
• Intellectual Disability
• Thalassemia
• Cured Leprosy
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Acid Attack Victims
• Locomotor Disability
• Cerebral Palsy
• Dwarfism
• Mental Illness
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Specific Learning Disability
• Speech and Language Disability
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Multiple Disabilities including Deaf-Blindness

Required Documents

• Residence proof (any one):
  • Ration Card
  • Electricity Bill
  • Driving License
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID Card
• Age proof (any one):
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Birth Certificate issued by Talati / Nagar Panchayat records
• Disability ID Card or Disability Certificate issued by Civil Surgeon
• BPL certificate or Suvarna Jayanti Card (if available)
• Copy of Bank Passbook first page or Cancelled Cheque
• Disability Identity Card / ST Bus Pass
• Passport Size Photograph

Steps to Apply

The steps to apply for the Gujarat Sant Surdas Scheme are given below. Applicants who want detailed guidance for registration and online application can also refer to the official user manual PDF for better understanding.

Online

• Step 1: Visit the official Gujarat e-Samaj Kalyan Portal using the website: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/index.aspx
• Step 2: On the homepage, go to the "Citizen Login" section and click on "Please Register Here" if you are a new user.
• Step 3: Fill in your basic details such as your name as per Aadhaar Card, gender, date of birth, Aadhaar number, email ID, caste details, etc., and complete the registration process.
• Step 4: After registration is completed successfully, log in to the portal using your User ID and Password.
• Step 5: Once logged in, open the "User Profile" section and update your personal information carefully.
• Step 6: Enter all the required details in the profile section and click on "Update" to save the information.
• Step 7: After updating the profile, select the Sant Surdas Yojana from the list of available schemes on the homepage. The application form will open.
• Step 8: Fill in all the required details in the application form and upload the necessary documents such as Aadhaar Card, disability certificate, bank details, residence proof, etc.
• Step 9: Carefully read and accept the terms and conditions, then click on "Save Application".
• Step 10: Finally, submit the application form and take a printout or save the application number for future reference.
• You can later track your application status by logging into the portal again using your User ID and Password.

Offline

• Visit the office of the District Social Defence Officer or the nearest Social Welfare Office in your district.
• Collect the Sant Surdas Scheme application form from the office. Fill in the application form carefully with all required personal, disability, and bank details.
• Attach the required documents, such as:
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Disability Certificate / UDID Card
  • Residence Proof
  • BPL Certificate or BPL Score Proof
  • Bank Passbook Copy
  • Age Proof
  • Passport-size Photograph
• Submit the completed application form along with documents to the concerned office for verification and approval.
• After successful verification by the concerned authority, the monthly financial assistance is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Relevant Links

• Official Website of Director, Social Security, Government of Gujarat
• Official Sant Surdas Scheme Page
• Registration Page
• Sant Surdas Scheme Details in Gujarat Budget Document 2026
• Sant Surdas Scheme Details in Old Gujarat Budget Document
• Gujarat Sant Surdas Scheme Application From
• e-Samaj Kalyan Portal Registration Guide

Contact Information

Social Justice & Empowerment Department(Government of Gujarat)

• Address: Block No. 5, 8th and 9th Floors, Sachivalay, Sector 10, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India (Pin Code: 382010).
• Phone Number : 917923254817
• Official Website: https://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/Home
• Social Justice & Empowerment Department(Government of Gujarat) Contact Details Page