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Scheme of Personal Assistance Allowance to Differently Abled Persons with High Support Need

Launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, the Scheme of Personal Assistance Allowance to Differently Abled Persons with High Support Need provides a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to individuals with high support needs. The allowance is directly credited to the beneficiary's bank account through ECS, ensuring timely support for those in need.

State Cash

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Nodal department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Social Welfare, Person With Disability, Personal Assistance, Allowance

Details

The "Scheme of Personal Assistance Allowance to Differently Abled Persons with High Support Need" was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a personal assistance allowance of ₹1,000/- to differently abled persons who need assistance for their activities of daily living. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

Benefits

  • Financial Assistance of ₹1,000/- per month. NOTE: The amount sent through ECS directly to the beneficiary’s bank account

Financial Assistance of ₹1,000/- per month.

NOTE: The amount sent through ECS directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a differently abled person.
  • The differently abled person wants high support needs.

Application Process

Offline

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

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the purpose of the Scheme of Personal Assistance Allowance to Differently Abled Persons with High Support Need?
The scheme provides Personal Assistance Allowance to Differently Abled Persons with High Support Need to assist them with their daily activities.
How many differently abled persons are eligible for the personal assistance allowance?
800 differently abled persons who require assistance for their daily living activities are eligible for the allowance.
What is the amount of allowance provided to differently abled persons under this scheme?
₹1,000/- per month is provided as the personal assistance allowance to eligible beneficiaries.
How is the allowance disbursed to beneficiaries?
The allowance is sent directly to the beneficiary's bank account through Electronic Clearing Service (ECS).
Who qualifies as Differently Abled Persons with High Support Needs?
Differently Abled Persons with High Support Needs are those individuals who require significant assistance with their daily activities due to their disabilities.
Who issues the Recommendation Certificate required for this scheme?
The Recommendation Certificate is issued by the High Support Need Assessment Board.
Can differently abled persons outside the district apply for this allowance?
This allowance is available only to individuals residing within the district covered by the scheme.
Are there any restrictions on how the allowance can be used?
The allowance is intended to assist with the personal assistance needs of the differently abled person.
What is the role of the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer in the application process?
The District Differently Abled Welfare Officer plays a key role in processing and facilitating applications for the allowance.
What do applicants have in case of grievances or issues with the application process?
Grievances can be addressed to the Assistant Special Officer at the Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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