Sarkari Yojana
Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme
About Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme
The Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, runs the “Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme”, under which persons with 60% and above disability receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/-. At Pongal and Diwali, women beneficiaries are given a free saree and men a free dhoti, and a nutritious meal is also supplied to beneficiaries.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scheme is for persons with hearing and…
The scheme is for persons with hearing and speech impairment.
Applicants must be 45 years of age or…
Applicants must be 45 years of age or older.
The degree of disability must be 60% or…
The degree of disability must be 60% or more.
Applicants must lack any source of income or…
Applicants must lack any source of income or means of subsistence.
Applicants must not be habitual beggars
Applicants must not be habitual beggars.
Applicants must not be looked after by a…
Applicants must not be looked after by a son or grandson (son's son) who is 20 years or older.
Applicants' property must not be worth more than…
Applicants' property must not be worth more than ₹5000/-.
Benefits Provided
Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pension:
₹1,000/- is paid every month
₹1,000/- is paid every month. Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
A dhoti is given free to each male…
A dhoti is given free to each male pensioner.
A saree is given free to each female…
A saree is given free to each female pensioner. Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
Those availing the nutritious meal receive 2kg/month
Those availing the nutritious meal receive 2kg/month.
Those not availing the nutritious meal receive 4kg/month
Those not availing the nutritious meal receive 4kg/month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar card of the applicant
Aadhaar card of the applicant.
Evidence of the applicant's date of birth or…
Evidence of the applicant's date of birth or age.
The applicant's bank passbook
The applicant's bank passbook.
A disability certificate from the competent medical authority
A disability certificate from the competent medical authority.
Any further document that may be called for
Any further document that may be called for.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Approach the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer during working…
Approach the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer during working hours and obtain a hard copy of the prescribed form from the official responsible for issuing and collecting applications. OR The scheme can alternatively be applied for by writing an application on white paper.
Enter all mandatory details in the form and…
Enter all mandatory details in the form and enclose copies of the necessary documents (self-attested if asked).
Lodge the signed and completed application, with documents,…
Lodge the signed and completed application, with documents, at the office of the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer.
Obtain an acknowledgment or receipt from the Special…
Obtain an acknowledgment or receipt from the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer that notes the submission date and time and any unique identification number issued.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.