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State Government Scheme

Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person

The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide monthly financial assistance to Persons with Disability to maintain their minimum standard of living.

Persons with disability
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Puducherry
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline / Online

About the Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person Scheme

The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide monthly financial assistance to Persons with Disability to maintain their minimum standard of living. The selection is periodical and depends on the availability of funds.

Benefits

  • Disability Range - 40% to 65%: ₹ 2000/- per month.
  • Disability Range - 66% to 85%: ₹ 2500/- per month.
  • Disability Range - 86% to 100%: ₹ 3500/- per month.
  • Age Range - 60 to 79 years: ₹ 2700/- per month.
  • Age Range - 80 years and above: ₹ 3800/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
  • The applicant should have an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.
  • For Orthopaedic/Deaf/Dumb/Blind, the disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
  • For the Mentally Retarded, the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of the applicant should be below 69.

How to Apply for Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person

Application mode: Offline / Online

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the 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 take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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 authority given below -

  • Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. - Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).- Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority 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).

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".

Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".

Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.

Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".

Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.

Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.

Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.

*Track Your Application here

* Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person scheme?

The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide monthly financial assistance to Persons with Disability to maintain their minimum standard of living. The selection is p…

Who is eligible for Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person?

The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years. The applicant should have an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum. For Orthopaedic/Deaf/Dumb/Blind, the disability of the applicant should be 40% and above. For the Mentally Retarded, the…

What benefits does Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person provide?

Disability Range - 40% to 65%: ₹ 2000/- per month. Disability Range - 66% to 85%: ₹ 2500/- per month. Disability Range - 86% to 100%: ₹ 3500/- per month. Age Range - 60 to 79 years: ₹ 2700/- per month. Age Range - 80 years and above: ₹ 3800/- per month.

How can I apply for Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person?

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. OR The interes…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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