Welfare of Differently Abled Persons
| S.No | Welfare Schemes | Download Application / Website Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHEME: unique identity card for persons with disabilities
ELIGIBILITY: As per eligibility criteria mentioned in central government’s The Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Passport size photo, Aadhar card, ration card photocopy of medical certificate from specialised doctors, community certificate, signature/thumb impression. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Unique Identity Card for Persons with Disabilities shall be provided to those who have registered online. |
Click for Website: http://www.swavlambancard.gov.in |
| 2 | SCHEME: National Identity Card for persons with Disabilities
ELIGIBILITY: Persons with more than 40% disability are eligible.(1.Locomotor disability, 2. Muscular Dystrophy, 3. Leprosy cured, 4. Dwarfism, 5. Cerebral Palsy, 6. Acid attack Victim, 7. Low vision, 8. Blindness, 9. Deaf, 10. Hard of Hearing,11. Language Speech and Disability, 12. Intellectual Disability, 13.Specific Learning Disability, 14.Autism Spectrum Disorder, 15.Mental illness, 16.Chronic Neurological Conditions,17. Multiple sclerosis, 18. Parkinson’s disease, 19.Haemophilia, 20.Thalassemia,21. Sickle Cell disease) REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Passport size photo-3 nos , Aadhar card, Ration card photocopy, Medical certificate from Specialised Doctor confirms disability BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME :Identity Card for persons with disabilities |
Application (PDF 70 KB ) |
| 3 | SCHEME: Maintenance Grant for persons Mentally Retarded (Intellectual Disability).
ELIGIBILITY: Persons suffering from more than 40% disability in Mentally Retardation . Also those who have not received physical disability allowance from revenue dept. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card and Disability Certificate given by the concern Govt. Doctors , Passport size photo, Aadhar card photocopy, certificate from village administrative officer stating that the person has not received benefits from other departments, Savings Banked Account, Ration card photocopy. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Rs.1500/- per month |
Application (PDF 318 KB) |
| 4 | SCHEME: Maintenance Allowance for Persons affected by Muscular Dystrophy
ELIGIBILITY: Persons suffering from more than 40% Muscle Dystrophy.. Also those who have not received physical disability allowance from revenue dept. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Passport size photo, Aadhar card photocopy, Ration card photocopy, certificate from village administrative officer stating that the person has not received benefits from other departments, Savings Banked Account BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Rs.1500/- per month |
Application (PDF 315 KB) |
| 5 | SCHEME: Maintenance Allowance for Persons affected by Leprosy
ELIGIBILITY: Persons suffering from more than 40% Leprosy. Also those who have not received physical disability allowance from revenue dept. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Passport size photo, Aadhar card photocopy, Ration card photocopy, certificate from village administrative officer stating that the person has not received benefits from other departments savings banked account, ration card photocopy. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Rs.1500/- per month |
Application (PDF 313 KB) |
| 6 | SCHEME: Bank loan for self employment
ELIGIBILITY: Persons aged between 18 and 45.Visually challenged, disability in arms and legs ,hearing impaired, .Also the persons should not have borrowed from any other banks. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Passport size photo, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, savings bank passbook. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Recommendation to the bank to grand loan upto Rs.75000.Atleast 1/3rd or maximum Rs.25000 subsidy shall be provided. |
Application (PDF 320 KB) |
| 7 | SCHEME: Loan for self employment by district co-operative banks through National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC)
ELIGIBILITY: Should not have received loans from any other banks. Age should not be less than 18 and no limit for maximum age. Parents of mentally retarded persons below 14 are eligible for the loan. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Passport size photo, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, certificate from village administrative officer stating that the person has not received benefits from other departments, linked savings banked account, ration card photocopy.Cooperative societies’ membership certificate. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Loan application from Central Cooperative banks operating in that district or cooperative societies nearby or urban cooperative banks should be submitted. Should produce 1 guarantor for loans till Rs.25000. Should produce 2 guarantors for loans till Rs.50000.Should provide applicant’s property as a guarantee for loan amounts beyond Rs.50000.Loan shall be disbursed at 4% interest. For non defaulting repayers, the government shall subsidize the interest rate. |
Application (PDF 443 KB) |
| 8 | SCHEME :Bank loan for self employment of the physically challenged ,under Prime Minister Employment Generation Porgramme (PMEGP) . Should be applied online).
ELIGIBILITY: Should not have received loans from any other banks. Age should not be less than 18 and no limit for maximum age. Disability groups are also eligible for self employment loan for banks. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Apart from application registered online, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, photograph of the notice of the scheme should be submitted to the General Manager, District Industrial Center , Dindigul BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Amount within the range of Rs.25000 to Rs.25,00,000 shall be recommended to be disbursed by nationalised banks. Through District Industral Center 35% grant for physically challenged persons in rural areas, center 25% Subsidy for physically challenged persons in urban areas and additional 5% Subsidy through District Differently Abled Welfare Office, Dindigul . |
Click for Website :http://www.kviconline.gov.in/pmegpeportal |
| 9 | SCHEME: Bank loan under the scheme of Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme (UYEGP) (should be applied online).
ELIGIBILITY:1)8th standard pass 2)Should not have obtained loan from any other bank 3)Age limit 18 to 45 years REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: : Along with the application registered online, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, photograph of the notice of the scheme to be produced to General Manager, District Industrial Center , Dindigul. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Amount within the range of Rs.25000 to Rs.5,00,000 shall be recommended to be disbursed by nationalised banks. Through District Industrial Center 25% Subsidy for physically challenged persons by the DIC and additional 5% Subsidy through District Differently Abled Welfare Office, Dindigul. |
Click for Website: http://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/uyegp |
| 10 | SCHEME: Scholarship for Differently Abled Persons ELIGIBILITY: 1st to 8th standard studentsREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, Passbook of savings bank accountBENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME:Rs.1000 for 1st to 5th standard. Rs.3000 for 6th to 8th standard |
Application (PDF 258 KB) |
| 11 | SCHEME: Scholarship for Differently Abled Persons
ELIGIBILITY: 9th to 12th standard and I.T.I Students REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Attestation by the Head Master Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy Ration card photocopy, Passbook of savings bank account, Proof which confirms that the student has scored more than 40% the previous year BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME:Rs.4000 for 9th to 12th standard |
Application (PDF 425 KB) |
| 12 | SCHEME: Scholarship for Differently Abled Persons
ELIGIBILITY: Polytechnic,Ggraduation, Post Graduation, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, Passbook of savings bank account, Proof which confirms that the student has scored more than 40% the previous year BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME:Rs.6000 grant for Polytechnic and graduation.Rs.7000 grant for Post Graduation studies |
Application (PDF 390 KB) |
| 13 | SCHEME: Government of India Scholarship for students(Must be applied through online)
ELIGIBILITY: Full time student studying above 9th standard in a govt recognized school or Students for Graduate Colleges and Post Graduate Collages REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, Passbook copy of savings bank account BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Scholarship on Education fee, hostel fee ,transport fee, book fee, scribe fee for visually challenged students shall be provided. students from 9th to 10th standard shall receive benefits in the range of Rs.8465 to Rs.46000 .11th standard to polytechnic or graduation students will receive in the range of Rs.15000 to Rs.1,00,000.Post graduates and doctorate students shall receive a maximum amount of Rs.2,00,000.The application should be registered online. Educational institutions shall recommend through online only. |
Click for Website: http://www.scholarships.gov.in |
| 14 | SCHEME: Grant for physically challenged persons who are unemployed.
ELIGIBILITY: Should have registered at employment office . After completion of 1 year. Should be an holder of Identity card for disabled persons. Should not have received any disability grant. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Those who have registered within 45 years of age shall receive for a period of 10yrs. Rs.600 till 10th standard. Rs.750 for 12th standard. Rs.1000 grant for any graduation for a period of 10 yrs. CONTACT PERSON Deputy Director, District Employment Office, Trichy. No 11, First Street, Dwaraka Illam, Mannarpuram, Trichy – 620 024. (Phone 0431-2422510) |
Application (PDF 372 KB) |
| 15 | SCHEME: Free bus fare for physically challenged
ELIGIBILITY: Persons travelling to schools, colleges, Hospitals and work REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy,3 passport size photos, Proof that the persons is associated with office or school or college or hospital. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: free bus fare from house till school or college or workplace or hospital |
Application (PDF 520 KB) |
| 16 | SCHEME: Free bus fare for the visually challenged
ELIGIBILITY: Should be a visually challenged person,Should be an holder of Identity card for disabled persons REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy,3 passport size photos BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME:Free bus fare within the district |
Application (PDF 213 KB) |
| 17 | SCHEME: 75% Concession on government bus fare for physically challenged persons
ELIGIBILITY: Should be an holder of Identity card for disabled persons. Should pay 25% of the bus fare as the remaining fare shall be accounted by the Differently Abled Welfare Officer REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons shall be produced to the conductor of State owned Government bus. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Bus pass to travel throughout entire Tamilnadu (1/4th share) |
A Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons shall be produced to the conductor of the bus. |
| 18 | SCHEME: 75% Concession for those who are travailing as escort to the Severely Affected Differently Abled Persons in government bus ELIGIBILITY: Should be an holder of Identity card for disabled persons. The disabled persons shall only be travelling with the person subscribing the scheme.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Photocopy of Doctor’s certificate recommending a person to accompany the physically challenged person and a Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons shall be produced to the conductor of the bus.BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Bus pass to travel throughout entire Tamilnadu for the person accompanying the disabled person(1/4th share) |
Application (PDF 70 KB) |
| 19 | SCHEME: Marriage grant for Differently Abled persons
ELIGIBILITY: Should be the first marriage for the person.Should be a person with leg or arm disability or hearing imapired or visually challenged.Should not have applied for marriage grant previously from other govt departments.should be aged between 18 and 35 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, marriage invitation,marriage photo, marriage register certificate, village administrative officer’s proof that the concerned person is marrying for the first time. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME:A grant of Rs.12500,national savings certificate of Rs.12500 and 8 gm gold for marriage chain |
Application (PDF 655 KB) |
| 20 | SCHEME: Marriage grant for physically challenged graduates
ELIGIBILITY: Should be the first marriage for the person. Should be a person with leg or arm disability or hearing imapired or visually challenged. One of the pair should be a polytechnic or a college graduate. Should not have applied for marriage grant previously from other govt departments. should be aged between 18 and 35 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, marriage invitation, marriage photo, marriage register certificate, village administrative officer’s proof that the concerned person is marrying for the first time, Graduation degree certificate BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME:A grant of Rs.25000,national savings certificate of Rs.25000 and 8 gm gold for marriage chain |
Application (PDF 656 KB) |
| 21 | SCHEME: Petrol scooter with support wheels attached.
ELIGIBILITY:1)Should be a graduate or a worker aged between 18 and 45 )Should have lost both the legs and should be able to operate the scooter with hands REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, photograph of the person, Certificate of proof from educational or service letter from employee. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Petrol scooter with support wheels attached shall be provided free of cost |
Application (PDF 188 KB) |
| 22 | SCHEME: Sewing machine fitted with a motor
ELIGIBILITY: Should be a person with leg or arm disability or hearing imapired or Mild Mentally Retardation or Mother of 75% Mentally Retardation. Age should be between 18 and 45.Should have completed tailoring training. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, photograph of the person, Tailoring course completion certificate. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Motorised Sewing machines hall be provided free of cost |
Application (PDF 245 KB) |
| 23 | SCHEME: Aids And Appliances
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, photograph of the person BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Following Aids and Appliances shall be provided free of cost to Eligible Beneficiaries |
Application (PDF 331 KB) |
| 24 | SCHEME: Three Fourth Train Travel Concession
ELIGIBILITY: Those with Severe Disability may get certificate from concerned Government Doctors (Orthopaedic Surgeon / Ophthalmologist / ENT Specialist / Paediatrician / Psychiatrist) and submit in the Railway Station and get Three Fourth Train Travel Concession. |
Application (PDF 70 KB) |
| 25 | SCHEME: Honourable Chief minister’s Health Insurence Card to the Differently Abled Families without any Income Limitations.
ELIGIBILITY: Those with disability identity card shall receive benefits without any income limitations. The family members of the beneficiary shall also be benefited from this card. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, Ration card photocopy ,Head of the family shall have to visit directly for application. BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Honourable Chief minister’s Health Insurance Card |
CONTACT PERSON: District Project Officer, Hon’ble Chief minister’s Insurances scheme Dindigul
Head of the family has to go and apply directly |
| 26 | SCHEME: Hearing aid device worn behind the ears. under honourable Chief minister’s Health Insurance scheme
ELIGIBILITY: Hearing impaired persons who are having honourable Chief minister’s Health Insurance card REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, photograph of the person, Hearing test certificate(audiogram) BENEFITS UNDER THIS SCHEME: Behind Ear Hearing aid device shall be provided free of cost |
Contact Persons: All ENT specialist from Government Hospital in Dindigul District |
| 27 | SCHEME: Modular Artificial Limb (Upper Limb and Lower Limb Prosthetic Appliances) under honourable Chief minister’s Health Insurance scheme
ELIGIBILITY: Amputees of Upper Limb and Lower Limb persons who are having honourable Chief minister’s Health Insurance card REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Application, Photocopy of Identity card for disabled persons, Aadhar card photocopy, ration card photocopy, photograph of the person, National Identity Card with Medical Certificate |
CONTACT PERSON: Distrtict Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Dindigul |
In Dindigul district, the following schemes are being implemented by Tamil Nadu’s Disabled Welfare Department to assist the disadvantaged people.
National Identity Card for Disabled Persons
The National Identity Cards are issued on the first and third Monday of the month in the district of Dindigul by the Special Physicians in the District Disability Welfare Office. Family card, Aadhaar card original and 4 passport size photograph.
Scholarship To Disabled Students
Under this scheme Scholarship is given to the differently abled students studying in recognised schools/colleges. The Scholarship is being paid at the following rates.
- 1st standard to 5 th std Rs. 1000/- P.A
- 6 th to 8 th Rs. 3000/-P.A
- 9 th to 12 th std Rs.4000/- P.A
- Degree courses for UG Rs.6000/- P.A
- PG course and professional courses Rs.7000/-.P.A
Readers Allowance
Under this scheme the visually differently abled students are being paid at the following rate.
- 9 th to 12 th Rs. 3000/- per annum
- Degree Course RS.5000/- per annum
- PG course and Professional courses Rs. 6000/ P.A
Maintenance Allowance Schemes
- Maintenance grant to the 40% and above mentally retorted Under this scheme Maintenance Allowance is given at the rate of Rs. 1500/- per month to the 40% and above Mentally Retarded persons.
- Maintenance grant to 75% and above the severelly disabled. Under this scheme Maintenance allowance is given at the rate of Rs. 1500/- per month to the 75% and above severely Differently Abled person (Ortho)
- Maintenance grant to the 40% and above muscular dystrophy. Under this scheme Maintenance Allowance is given at the rate of Rs. 1500/- per month to the 40% and above Muscular dystrophy affected persons.
- Maintenance grant to the 40% and above leprosy cured person. Under this scheme Maintenance Allowance is given at the rate of Rs.1500/- per month to the 40% and above Leprosy cured persons.
Loan assistance self -employment programme
Under this scheme Loan is recommended to the unemployment Differently Abled persons who are willing to start their self employment ventures. The Government Subsidy will be released to the Differently Abled person to whom provisional loan was sanctioned at the maximum of Rs. 10000/- or 1/3 of the sanctioned loan amount whichever is less.
Marriage scheme: (Non Graduate)
A person who is good enough to marry a blind person can get Rs. 25,000 / and 8 g gold coin is provided.
- A person who is in a good position to marry a disadvantaged person who is deaf and unsafe 25,000 / and 8 g gold coin is provided.
- The person who has the right to marry the foot, 25,000 / and 8 g gold coin is provided.
- For a disadvantaged person who is getting married to a changeable person Rs. 25,000 / and 8 g gold coin is provided.
Note:
50,000 / and 8 grams are awarded to the graduate and graduate students in all the marriage assistance schemes.
Free Travel Concession to Disabled Persons
- The bus travel plan for traveling 100 KMs for treating hospitals and to work for other disabilities.
- The bus travel plan for travelling to KM does not exceed 100 KMs for treating hospitals to work for other disabilities.
- Traveling across the state through a 75% discount.
Aids and Applicances
- Tricycles.
- Wheel Chair.
- Calipeprs And Crutches.
- Artificial Limbs.
- Brail Watches.
- Goggles And Folding Sticks.
- Hearing Aids And Solar Rechargeable Batteries.
- Motorized Tricycle/Bike Modular Limb.
- Motorized Sewing Machines.
Mobile Fitness Unit Vehicle
To train children from 0 to 6 years of training in a place where they can not be trained, to be trained by a mobile treatment unit.
Welfare Board Schemes
- Accident death Rs. 1,00,000/-
- Scholarship Rs.1,000/- to 4,000/-
- Funeral expences Rs.2,000/-
- Natural Death Rs. 15,000/-
- Marriage Assistance Rs. 2,000/-
- Delivery expenses Rs. 6,000/-
- spectacles Rs. 500/-