Sarkari Yojana
Disability Relief Allowance Scheme
About Disability Relief Allowance Scheme
Run by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Himachal Pradesh, The Disability Relief Allowance Scheme gives persons with disabilities financial help so they can meet living costs and enjoy a better quality of life. Features:
1. Monthly Allowance: Those who qualify get an allowance every month, the amount of which can differ depending on how severe the disability is and on other factors. 1. Purpose: The money is meant to cover everyday expenses and disability-related medical costs. It covers Persons with Disabilities holding a permanent disability certificate of 40% or more from a Medical Board set up under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, who have no adult children and whose income from all sources is no more than ₹35,000/- p.a. A Disability Percentage Certificate from the Medical Authority is accepted for sanctioning the Disability Relief Allowance even where a multi-disability is certified at 40% or more, in line with guidelines from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India on assessing and certifying different disabilities. Mentally retarded persons and persons with 70% or more disability receive pensions with no income limit.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Disability Relief Allowance Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must reside in Himachal Pradesh
Applicants must reside in Himachal Pradesh.
A disability of at least 40% is required
A disability of at least 40% is required.
The applicant must not be drawing any other…
The applicant must not be drawing any other pension or allowance from the state or central government.
Benefits Provided
Disability Relief Allowance Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The scheme offers the following support:
Pensioners whose disability is 40-69% get ₹1150/- per…
Pensioners whose disability is 40-69% get ₹1150/- per month
Pensioners whose disability is 70% disability or more…
Pensioners whose disability is 70% disability or more get ₹1700/- per month
Pensioners with disability who are aged 70 years…
Pensioners with disability who are aged 70 years or more get ₹1500/- per month
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document proving domicile
A document proving domicile.
A certificate of the disability
A certificate of the disability.
An Income Certificate
An Income Certificate.
A recommendation from the relevant Gram Panchayat
A recommendation from the relevant Gram Panchayat.
A copy of the Parivar Register
A copy of the Parivar Register.
The applicant's Aadhaar Card
The applicant's Aadhaar Card.
Bank Account particulars
Bank Account particulars. Note: Persons with 70% or more disability, or 40% or more mental disability, need not furnish the Income Certificate or the Gram Sabha Recommendation.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Disability Relief Allowance Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Eligible candidates may apply by taking the completed…
Eligible candidates may apply by taking the completed application form , together with the supporting documents, to the closest block development office or district welfare office.
On submitting the form, the applicant is given…
On submitting the form, the applicant is given a receipt.
The department may examine the form and, following…
The department may examine the form and, following its own guidelines, release the allowance.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.