The "Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to destitute differently-abled persons aged 45 years and above with disability level of 60% and above.
Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme - Introduction
The "Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to differently-abled persons with disability 60% 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.
Benefits
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.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a hearing and speech-impaired person.
- The applicant's age should be 45 years and above.
- The applicant should have a disability of 60% or above.
- The applicant should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support.
- The applicant should not be a habitual beggar.
- The applicant should not be supported by a son or son's son aged 20 years or above.
- The applicant should not possess property valued at more than ₹5000/-.
Application Process
- Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. OR The interested applicant should apply for the scheme with a white paper.
- Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
- Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer.
- Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer 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).