The "Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a pe...
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a hearing and speech-impaired person.
The applicant's age should be 45 years and above.
The applicant should have a disability of 60% or above.
The applicant should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support.
The applicant should not be a habitual beggar.
The applicant should not be supported by a son or son's son aged 20 years or above.
The applicant should not possess property valued at more than ₹5000/-.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
The**** interested applicant should apply scheme with a white paper.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a hearing and speech-impaired person.
1. The applicant's age should be 45 years and above.
1. The applicant should have a disability of 60% or above.
1. The applicant should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support.
1. The applicant sh...
What are the benefits of Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme?
**Pension:**
- ₹1,000/- per month.
**Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:**
- One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
- One free saree to a female pensioner.
**Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:**
- 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
- 4kg/month to those who are not tak...
How to apply online for Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications...