Sarkari Yojana
Differently Abled Pension Scheme
About Differently Abled Pension Scheme
Launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu, the ‘Differently Abled Pension Scheme’ is a state initiative that pays a pension of ₹1,000/- to persons whose disability is 40% and above. Beyond the cash pension, beneficiaries receive festive clothing on Pongal and Diwali — one free saree for women and one free dhoti for men — and are also served a nutritious meal through the Anganwadi Centres.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Differently Abled Pension Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must have reached 18 years of age…
Applicants must have reached 18 years of age or more.
A disability level of 40% or higher is…
A disability level of 40% or higher is required.
Persons working in government or government-affiliated organizations cannot…
Persons working in government or government-affiliated organizations cannot apply.
Where the applicant holds a permanent job with…
Where the applicant holds a permanent job with a private sector institution and earns a monthly salary, OR runs their own self-employed work, yearly income must stay within ₹ 3,00,000/- per annum.
Benefits Provided
Differently Abled Pension Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pension:
A monthly payment of ₹1,000/-
A monthly payment of ₹1,000/-. Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
Male pensioners get one dhoti at no cost
Male pensioners get one dhoti at no cost.
Female pensioners get one saree at no cost
Female pensioners get one saree at no cost. Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
Beneficiaries who take the nutritious meal receive 2kg/month
Beneficiaries who take the nutritious meal receive 2kg/month.
Beneficiaries who do not take the nutritious meal…
Beneficiaries who do not take the nutritious meal receive 4kg/month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A recent photograph of the applicant
A recent photograph of the applicant.
Aadhaar Card of the applicant
Aadhaar Card of the applicant.
A document establishing the applicant's age
A document establishing the applicant's age.
The signed Aadhaar Consent Form
The signed Aadhaar Consent Form.
Smart Ration Card, or any other document showing…
Smart Ration Card, or any other document showing the residential address.
A self-declaration signed by the applicant
A self-declaration signed by the applicant.
Any identity document such as a Voter ID…
Any identity document such as a Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card or Driving License (Optional).
The applicant's Bank Passbook
The applicant's Bank Passbook.
The Differently Abled ID card issued to the…
The Differently Abled ID card issued to the applicant.
How to Apply
Online - via CSC Application
Applicants can apply for Differently Abled Pension Scheme through the online - via csc application process outlined below.
Collect copies of every document that the scheme…
Collect copies of every document that the scheme requires before starting the application.
Go to the closest Common Service Center (CSC)…
Go to the closest Common Service Center (CSC) and get the Biometric Verification Process done there.
Complete each compulsory field of the application form…
Complete each compulsory field of the application form and upload the copies of all required documents.
Ask the authority receiving the application for a…
Ask the authority receiving the application for a receipt or acknowledgment. Check that it records key information such as the submission date and time, along with a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.