Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs, 2009(Includes persons with blindness, low vision, leprosy cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, autism, mental retardation, mental illness)

The Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs scheme aims to support individuals with disabilities in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It provides monthly financial assistance to eligible persons, ensuring they have the necessary resources to improve their quality of life. The scheme is inclusive of various disabilities and aims to empower individuals by providing them with financial stability.

Documents required with the application

1. Proof of residence- any one of the documents listed below (which clearly show at least 5 years of residence in Delhi)
Ration Card
Voter Card
Passport
Driving License
Birth certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births and Deaths
Death certificate issued by MCD/Registrar-Births & Deaths
Insurance policy document
Immunization card of any family member
Medical records of treatment in Delhi
Electricity Bill
Water Bill
Telephone bill
Gas connection receipt
Bank passbook
Caste certificate
Student I-card
Service identity card of public/private sector company/established concern
Freedom fighter identity card
Pension document
Ex-serviceman dependant certificate
Property document
Any other document which clearly shows at least 5 years of residence in Delhi
2. A copy of disability certificate issued by the Medical Board of the notified Hospitals of Govt. of NCT of Delhi or Govt. of India.
3. A self –declaration by the applicant regarding his/ her family income as given in the form.
4. The form also needs to be recommended by a Gazetted Officer of Central /State Govt. or MP/MLA and the accompanying documents should also be attested.
5. In case ‘No Documentary Evidence’ is available with the applicant in r/o proof of residence, i) the applicant will need to produce statements of any of the two proof of residence, following list, stating the period of produce statements of any of the two witnesses from the following list, stating the period of applicant’s length of stay in Delhi-
Public representative such as MP of the area, MLA of the area,
President or General Secretary of RWA of the locality
Two neighbors of the applicant with their contact details
Registered women SHGs,/ Mahila Mandals’ President or General Secretary.
ICDS Supervisors/ASHA workers of the area
Gazetted Officer of the Central /Delhi Govt. ii) Along with the witness’s statement, the relevant document for the photo identity proof, residence and length of stay for the witnesses shall also have to be appended with the application, clearly showing that the witnesses themselves have been around in the same area for the number of years they claim to have known the applicant. This would apply for all except public representative such as MP/MLA of the area. Other conditions 1. It will be obligatory for the beneficiary to inform of any change in address and/ or bank details like change in bank, a/c no. etc.

Rs. 2,500/- per month, remitted quarterly. The assistance is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through the ECS system of RBI or AEPS based on the Aadhaar number.

All persons with disabilities, irrespective of age, who meet the following criteria: family income not exceeding Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum, resident of Delhi for at least 5 years, disability of 40% or more certified by a Medical Board, and possess a bank account for receiving payments.

Online

To apply for the scheme, visit the official website and follow the application process outlined there.

Apply here: Financial Assistance Application