Every person deserves to live with dignity, and many government schemes in India are built around exactly that idea. Some schemes become very famous, and everyone talks about them. But there are also schemes that are very useful and still reach only a few people, simply because not many people know about them. Today we are going to talk in detail about one such scheme from Haryana, made for residents of the state whose height is below the usual range and who face many practical difficulties in daily life.
After reading this article, you will find the answer to every important question about this scheme. Who is it for, who can apply, which documents are needed, where and how to apply, and what happens after you apply, everything is explained here in simple language. If you or someone in your family falls within the scope of this scheme, this article can be very useful for you. So read it till the end, and do not miss the frequently asked questions given at the end.
What is Haryana Bauna Bhatta Yojana
Haryana Bauna Bhatta Yojana is a social security scheme of the Haryana Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. On the official website of the department, this scheme is listed under the name Allowance to Dwarfs. Under this scheme, dwarf persons living in Haryana are given monthly financial assistance, so that they can meet their everyday needs with dignity.
The scheme has been running since 1 June 2006. In the beginning, the assistance under it was Rs 300 per month. The government has increased this amount from time to time, and today the assistance is many times more than what it was at the start. The biggest strength of this scheme is that it is not a one-time help. It is a regular monthly assistance. As long as the beneficiary keeps meeting the eligibility conditions, the assistance keeps coming.
Haryana runs many social security schemes, such as the Old Age Samman Allowance, the widow pension and the disability pension. The Bauna Bhatta Yojana belongs to the same group of schemes. Its purpose is to give financial support to people who face difficulties in work and employment because of their short height. The government has made height the main basis of eligibility in this scheme, along with conditions of age, residence and a medical certificate.
Scheme at a glance: quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Haryana Bauna Bhatta Yojana (Allowance to Dwarfs) |
| Department | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Haryana |
| Started on | 1 June 2006 |
| Monthly allowance (current) | Rs 3,200 per month, effective from 1 November 2025 |
| Annual assistance | Rs 38,400 (Rs 3,200 x 12 months) |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum height for men | 3 feet 8 inches or less |
| Maximum height for women | 3 feet 3 inches or less |
| Residence condition | Domicile of Haryana, living in the state for at least 1 year at the time of application |
| Essential certificate | Dwarfism certificate issued by the Civil Surgeon |
| How to apply | Fill the form and submit it at the District Social Welfare Officer office |
Allowance rate history: from 2006 to 2025
The amount under this scheme did not rise in one step. The government increased it in several stages over the years. According to the rate list published on the official website of the department, the journey of the allowance has been as follows. At the start, on 1 June 2006, the amount was Rs 300 per month. After that, from 1 January 2016, it became Rs 1,400 per month. Then from 1 November 2016, the amount rose to Rs 1,600 per month.
After that, the allowance became Rs 1,800 per month from 1 November 2017, Rs 2,000 per month from 1 November 2018, and Rs 2,250 per month from 1 January 2020. Then it became Rs 2,500 per month from 1 April 2021 and Rs 2,750 per month from 1 April 2023. From 1 January 2024, the allowance was Rs 3,000 per month. The latest increase came into effect from 1 November 2025, under which Rs 3,200 is now paid every month.
| Effective date | Monthly allowance |
|---|---|
| 1 June 2006 | Rs 300 |
| 1 January 2016 | Rs 1,400 |
| 1 November 2016 | Rs 1,600 |
| 1 November 2017 | Rs 1,800 |
| 1 November 2018 | Rs 2,000 |
| 1 January 2020 | Rs 2,250 |
| 1 April 2021 | Rs 2,500 |
| 1 April 2023 | Rs 2,750 |
| 1 January 2024 | Rs 3,000 |
| 1 November 2025 | Rs 3,200 |
This increase was announced by the Haryana government in February 2026, and it was applied with retrospective effect from 1 November 2025. In simple words, the old amount was Rs 3,000, and a hike of Rs 200 took it to Rs 3,200. The same Rs 200 hike was also applied to other social security schemes such as the Old Age Samman Allowance, the widow pension and the disability pension. If you calculate the full year, a beneficiary gets Rs 38,400 in a year at the rate of Rs 3,200 per month. This amount is not paid in one lump sum. It is paid every month as an instalment.
Who can apply: eligibility conditions
The benefit of this scheme is not available to everyone. The department has fixed clear eligibility conditions. Before applying, read all these conditions carefully and check for yourself whether you meet them or not. If even one condition is not met, the application will not be accepted.
The first condition is about age. The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years. In other words, only adults can apply for this scheme. Children below 18 years of age do not come under this scheme.
The second condition is about residence. The applicant should be a domicile of Haryana State and should have been residing in Haryana State for the last one year at the time of submission of the application. If you have recently moved to Haryana from another state, you will be able to apply only after completing one year of stay.
The third and most important condition is about height. The height of a male applicant should be 3 feet 8 inches or less, and the height of a female applicant should be 3 feet 3 inches or less. According to the official information of the department, a person of this height is treated as equivalent to 60 percent handicapped. Here, one thing needs to be kept in mind. On the internet, some old websites still show 70 percent handicapped for this scheme, but the current official information of the department says 60 percent. So treat the 60 percent figure as correct, and do not apply on the basis of an old article.
| Applicant | Maximum height |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 feet 8 inches or less |
| Female | 3 feet 3 inches or less |
The fourth condition is about the medical certificate. The applicant has to submit a certificate from the Civil Surgeon, stating that he or she is a dwarf and that the height is within the limit fixed by the scheme. This certificate is the strongest proof of eligibility. Without this certificate, the application is not treated as complete.
One more thing that is important to know is that no income limit is mentioned for this scheme in the official scheme information of the department. In other words, the official scheme page does not say that the annual income of the family should be below a certain amount. Even so, before applying, do ask once at the social welfare office of your district, because rules can change. If any person or agent tells you that he can get your work done in the name of an income limit, be careful.
Documents required for the application
Keeping all the documents ready before applying is very important. If the documents are incomplete, the application can get stuck or even be returned. Prepare your papers as per the list given below.
- Dwarfism certificate from the Civil Surgeon: This is the most important document. It should confirm the height of the applicant and the dwarf condition.
- Haryana domicile certificate: This proves that you are a resident of Haryana.
- Residence proof: Proof of living in Haryana for the last one year, such as a ration card or voter card.
- Age proof: Birth certificate, school certificate or voter card, to prove that the age is 18 years or above.
- Identity proof: Aadhaar card or voter card.
- Bank account details: The allowance is sent directly to the bank account, so keep a copy of the bank passbook or the account number details ready.
- Passport size photo: Keep a recent photo to attach with the form.
Keep the original documents with you along with the photocopies, because at the time of verification the officer may ask to see the original papers. Fill the name, address, age, height and bank account information in the form correctly. Even a small mistake can delay the application.
How to apply: step by step process
The application process for this scheme is simple, but it has to be followed in the right order. Complete the steps given below one by one.
- Get the form: First, get the application form for the Dwarf Allowance. The form is available on the Haryana pension portal at pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in. It is also available on the form page of the department website at socialjusticehry.gov.in/form/application-form-for-dwarf-allowance/. The form can also be taken from the social welfare office of your district.
- Get the Civil Surgeon certificate: If you do not already have a dwarfism certificate, first get yourself examined by the Civil Surgeon of your district and get the certificate made. This work has to be done before applying, because without the certificate the form will remain incomplete.
- Fill the form carefully: Fill your name, address, age, height, bank account information and other details correctly in the form. The form can be filled in Hindi or English, but the information must be correct.
- Attach the documents: Attach copies of all the documents listed above with the form. Keep the Civil Surgeon certificate on top, so that the officer who checks the form can find it easily.
- Submit the form: Submit the filled form at the office of the District Social Welfare Officer of your district. In some districts, the form is uploaded through a Common Service Centre and then submitted at the concerned BDPO or Municipal Committee office. Confirm from the office which system is followed in your district.
- Verification and sanction: After the form is submitted, an investigating officer checks the application. If the verification is found correct, the case goes through the Section Officer to the District Social Welfare Officer, who is the officer authorised to sanction the allowance.
- Allowance begins: After sanction, the beneficiary starts getting the monthly allowance. As per the scheme information, the time limit for the service is 60 days, so keep checking the status of your application with the office after applying.
Do not pay money to any agent or middleman while applying. This scheme is completely free, and no fee is charged for submitting the form. If any person asks for money, he is doing something wrong. Contact the District Social Welfare Office directly.
What happens after you apply
After the application is submitted, it is verified. The investigating officer checks your documents and the information you have given. If the information is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer sanctions the allowance. If some shortcoming is found in the information, you may get a chance to correct it. So write your mobile number correctly in the form, so that the office can contact you.
Another important thing is that when the beneficiary reaches the age of 60 years, the Dwarf Allowance is migrated to the Old Age Samman Allowance. In other words, the assistance does not stop after 60 years of age. It continues in the form of the old age allowance. This change is made by the department itself.
If the information given in the application is found to be false, the District Social Welfare Officer has the right to stop the allowance. The allowance also stops on the death of the beneficiary. If the beneficiary moves to another district, he or she has to apply for continuation of the allowance in the new district. So inform the office at once if your address changes.
Common mistakes to avoid while applying
Many times, an application gets stuck because of small reasons. These mistakes are easy to avoid, if you are a little careful. The first mistake is that people submit the form without the Civil Surgeon certificate. This certificate is the most important document, so get it made first.
The second mistake is that people trust old information. On the internet, many websites still show the amount of this scheme as Rs 1,800, which is several years old. The current amount is Rs 3,200, effective from 1 November 2025. Always treat the information given on the official website of the department as correct.
The third mistake is that people write a wrong bank account number in the form. The allowance comes directly into the bank account, so check the account number twice before writing it. The fourth mistake is that people do not ask about the status of their application after submitting it. After applying, stay in touch with the office from time to time, so that if there is any shortcoming, it can be corrected in time.
Other Haryana schemes you may also like
If you are a resident of Haryana, knowing about other schemes of the state along with the Bauna Bhatta Yojana can also be useful for you. For unemployed youth in Haryana, the Berojgari Bhatta Yojana is running, and you can read about it in our post here: Berojgari Bhatta Yojana 2026. For information related to ration cards and the below poverty line list, see Haryana BPL List 2026. To know about the Saral Portal, through which Haryana government services can be applied for at one place, read Saral Haryana Portal 2026.
Important official links
| Work | Official link |
|---|---|
| Scheme information (SEWA department) | sewa.haryana.gov.in/allowance-to-dwarfs/ |
| Haryana pension portal | pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in |
| Dwarf Allowance application form | socialjusticehry.gov.in/form/application-form-for-dwarf-allowance/ |
| Department website | socialjusticehry.gov.in |
Before applying for any scheme, always check the information given on the official website. If the official portal is difficult to open, visit the District Social Welfare Office of your district and get the information. Do not trust links given on unknown websites or social media posts.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How much monthly allowance is given under Haryana Bauna Bhatta Yojana?
At present, Rs 3,200 is given every month. This amount is effective from 1 November 2025. Before that, from 1 January 2024, the amount was Rs 3,000 per month. In a full year, the total assistance comes to Rs 38,400.
Who is eligible for the Dwarf Allowance?
A domicile of Haryana, aged 18 years or above, who has been living in the state for at least one year at the time of application, is eligible. The height of a male should be 3 feet 8 inches or less and the height of a female should be 3 feet 3 inches or less. A dwarfism certificate from the Civil Surgeon is also required.
Is there an income limit in this scheme?
No income limit is mentioned for this scheme in the official scheme information of the department. Even so, do ask once at the social welfare office of your district before applying, because rules can change. If no one can give firm information about this, check official notification.
How do I apply for the Dwarf Allowance?
Download the application form from the Haryana pension portal pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in or from the form page of the department website. Fill the form, attach the Civil Surgeon certificate and other documents, and submit it at the office of the District Social Welfare Officer of your district.
Does the Dwarf Allowance continue after the age of 60 years?
On reaching 60 years of age, the Dwarf Allowance does not stop. It is migrated to the Old Age Samman Allowance. In other words, the assistance continues, only the name of the scheme changes. This change is made by the department.
What happens if the information in the application is found to be wrong?
If the information given in the application is found to be false, the District Social Welfare Officer has the right to stop the allowance. So always give correct and true information in the form. Giving wrong information can lead to stoppage of the allowance and further action.
When does the allowance start, and how many days does sanction take?
As per the scheme information, the time limit for the service is 60 days. After sanction, the allowance is paid every month. If you get no response within 60 days, visit the social welfare office of your district and ask about the status of your application.
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Disclaimer: This article is for information only. GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. The amount, eligibility and application process of the scheme can change from time to time. Before applying, please verify the information from the official website of the Haryana Department of Social Justice and Empowerment or from the social welfare office of your district.
