Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons

The 'Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Govt of Tamil Nadu. The scheme ai...

Key details

Benefits

Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/- per month.

**NOTE:** The allowance is sent through ECS to their accounts directly from the Treasury.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. **Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Office 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.
  3. **Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
  4. **Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
  5. **Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted.
  6. 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 Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant should be an intellectually disabled person. 1. The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.

What are the benefits of Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons?

Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/- per month. **NOTE:** The allowance is sent through ECS to their accounts directly from the Treasury.

How to apply online for Maintenance Allowance to Intellectually Disabled Persons?

**Offline** **Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Office 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. **Ste...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026