Sarkari Yojana
Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons
About Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons
The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, runs the “Maintenance Allowance Scheme for Intellectually Disabled Persons” to meet the specific needs of this group. People diagnosed with a significant intellectual disability receive a monthly payment that gives them more financial security. Besides supporting their well-being, the scheme encourages them to take a fuller part in community life. It reflects the government’s aim of an inclusive society in which everyone can thrive, whatever their intellectual abilities, and the support helps intellectually disabled persons live more independent and fulfilling lives.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only persons with an intellectual disability can apply
Only persons with an intellectual disability can apply.
Their disability must be assessed at 40% or…
Their disability must be assessed at 40% or more.
Benefits Provided
Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A monthly allowance of ₹2,000/- is paid to…
A monthly allowance of ₹2,000/- is paid to each beneficiary. NOTE: The Treasury transfers the money by ECS directly to the beneficiary's account.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The National Identity Card for Differently Abled Persons
The National Identity Card for Differently Abled Persons.
Family Card copy
Family Card copy.
Bank account information
Bank account information.
Any additional documents required
Any additional documents required.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons through the offline application process outlined below.
In office hours, visit the District Differently Abled…
In office hours, visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Office and collect a hard copy of the application form from the staff member specially assigned to distribute and accept applications.
Make sure every mandatory field is filled in,…
Make sure every mandatory field is filled in, and attach copies of the documents required, with self-attestation where asked.
Submit the completed form, signed and with its…
Submit the completed form, signed and with its documents, to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Request an acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled…
Request an acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer once you submit, and see that it notes the submission date and time and, if applicable, a unique identification number.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.