Helping Disable in Disability Pension

State Disability Pension

Delhi Social Welfare Department is implementing disability pension which is fusion of State as well Central Government contribution. The scheme is known as Subsistence Allowance/Financial Allowance to person with special need. The grant is Rs 2500/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age of Disabled persons should not be more than 60 years (0 to 60years).

2. Family income should not be more than Rs. 65,000/- p.a. from all sources.

3. A resident of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for at least 5 years preceding the date of submission of application.

4. Disability of the applicant should not be less than 40% The Medical Board of Govt. Hospital should issue the disability certificate.

5. Should have a Joint account in any Bank for receiving the payment through electronic clearing system. This provision may be relaxed in the case of minors, mentally challenged applicants or those who come under the purview of Legal Guardianship as per rules of National Trust.