Personal Accident Relief for Differently Abled Persons
The scheme 'Personal Accident Relief for Differently Abled Persons' was launched by the Dept. for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. In this scheme, accident relief is provi...
Relief to the Legal Heir in the event of death of the differently-abled person: ₹1,00,000/-.
Relief in the case of Loss of both legs & both hands/ one leg & one hand/ loss of sight in both eyes: Upto ₹1,00,000/-.
Relief in the case of Loss of one hand/ one leg/ loss of sight in one eye: ₹50,000/-.
Relief in the case of Total disablement not covered in Sl. no.2 and 3 above: ₹25,000/-.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The person should have died or should have become differently-abled in an accident.
The disability should be one of the following:
Loss of Both Legs and Both Hands.
Loss of One Hand and One Leg.
Loss of Sight in Both Eyes.
Loss of One Hand.
Loss of One Leg.
Loss of Sight in One Eye.
The person should be/ should have been a registered member of the "Welfare Board for the Differently-Abled".
How to Apply
**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.
**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 District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare 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 Personal Accident Relief for Differently Abled Persons / what is the eligibility?
1. The person should have died or should have become differently-abled in an accident.
2. The disability should be one of the following:
- Loss of Both Legs and Both Hands.
- Loss of One Hand and One Leg.
- Loss of Sight in Both Eyes.
- Loss of One Hand.
- Loss of One Leg.
- Loss of Sight...
What are the benefits of Personal Accident Relief for Differently Abled Persons?
1. Relief to the Legal Heir in the event of death of the differently-abled person: ₹1,00,000/-.
1. Relief in the case of Loss of both legs & both hands/ one leg & one hand/ loss of sight in both eyes: Upto ₹1,00,000/-.
1. Relief in the case of Loss of one hand/ one leg/ loss of sig...
How to apply online for Personal Accident Relief for Differently Abled 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...