Differently Abled Pension Scheme
The 'Differently Abled Pension Scheme' aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to differently-abled persons with disability level 40% and above. The scheme provides other benefits every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival saree, dhoti and a nutritious meal is supplied through Anganwadi.
What you get
Pension:
- ₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
- One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
- One free saree to a female pensioner.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
- 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
- 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be 18 years or above in age.
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
- The applicant should not be employed in government or government-affiliated organizations.
- If the applicant is employed permanently in the private sector institutions and drawing monthly salaries, OR if the applicant is self-employed, his/her income should not exceed ₹ 3,00,000/- per annum.
How to apply
Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme. Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process. Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents. Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents to carry
- Applicant's Photo.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Proof of Age.
- Aadhaar Consent Form.
- Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof.
- Self–declaration of Applicant.
- Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License (Optional)).
- Bank Passbook.
- Differently Abled ID card.
Details
The 'Differently Abled Pension Scheme' is a state scheme launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to differently-abled persons with disability 40% and above. One free saree to females and one free dhoti to males is given on Pongal and Diwali. A nutritious meal is provided to the beneficiaries through the Anganwadi Centres.