Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS Scheme provides social security through monthly financial assistance to those persons who are suffering from HIV/AIDS.

Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS Scheme has been launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand.

Persons who are suffering from HIV/AIDS are eligible for this scheme along with other conditions.

The monthly pension is ₹1000/-.

No, the pension amount is transferred directly to the individual's bank account.

Medical Proof of receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)/Antiretroviral Drugs (ARD) and its benefits from the District AIDS Control Society, Copy of Voter ID card, Aadhar card, Bank passbook are the necessary documents.

No, income is not a criterion; however, not receiving any other pension is a prerequisite.

Yes, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and do not receive any other pension, widows are eligible.

No, pension payment starts from the date of approval; there is no provision for retroactive payments for delayed applications.

In case the applicant does not have an Aadhar Card they need to submit a Self-declaration stating that they do not have an Aadhar Card.