Delhi Financial Assistance for Persons with Special Needs Scheme 2025: ₹2,500 Monthly Support

Delhi Social Welfare Department is implementing a 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.

List of Disabilities Covered:

  1. Blindness
  2. Low vision
  3. Leprosy-cured persons
  4. Deaf
  5. Locomotor Disability
  6. Cerebral Palsy
  7. Autism Spectrum Disorder
  8. Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)
  9. Mental Illness
  10. Dwarfism
  11. Muscular Dystrophy
  12. Acid Attack Victims
  13. Hard of hearing
  14. Speech and language disability
  15. Specific Learning Disabilities
  16. Multiple Sclerosis
  17. Parkinson’s Disease
  18. Hemophilia
  19. Thalassemia
  20. Sickle Cell Disease
  21. Multiple Disabilities

Benefits:

  • Financial Assistance: ₹2,500 per month until the age of 60.
  • Eligibility:
    • The applicant should be between 0 to 60 years of age.
    • Family income must not exceed ₹75,000 per annum from all sources.
    • Applicant must have been a resident of Delhi for at least 5 years.
    • The disability percentage must be 40% or more as certified by a Government Hospital.
    • Must have a single-operated bank account for receiving payments via ECS.
    • Minors or mentally challenged individuals can have a bank account under guardianship as per the National Trust.

Application Process:

Online

  1. Log on to the e-district portal: Delhi e-district portal
  2. Register: Click on “New User” and enter details like Aadhar or Voter ID to create your Login ID and Password.
  3. Login: Use the provided credentials to log in.
  4. Apply for Disability Pension Scheme: Navigate to “Main Page”, select “Apply Online”, and choose Disability Pension Scheme.
  5. Fill Application Form: Complete the personal details and upload required documents (including photo).
  6. Submit OTP: Enter the OTP sent to your mobile for submission.
  7. Acknowledgement: After submission, you will receive an Acknowledgement of your application.

Documents Required:

  • Age Proof (any document as listed for Old Age Pension).
  • Residence Proof (such as Aadhar card, Voter ID).
  • Bank Account Details (single account; guardianship for minors).
  • Disability Certificate issued by a Government Hospital.
  • One Passport-size Photograph of the applicant.
  • Income Self-declaration (can be filled from the portal).

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the Financial Assistance for Persons with Special Needs scheme?
    It is a government initiative to support persons with disabilities by providing a monthly financial grant of ₹2,500.
  2. Who is eligible for the FAPSN benefits?
    Persons with disabilities aged between 0 and 60 years, with a family income not exceeding ₹75,000 annually, and with disabilities of 40% or more.
  3. How many disabilities are included in the scheme?
    There are 21 listed disabilities eligible for this scheme, including blindness, leprosy, cerebral palsy, autism, and more.
  4. What is the procedure for applying?
    Applications are submitted online through the e-district portal. Necessary documents must be uploaded for verification.
  5. Is Aadhar mandatory for applying?
    Yes, Aadhar or Voter ID is required for the registration process.
  6. What type of bank account is needed?
    A single-operated bank account is required, but guardianship accounts are allowed for minors.

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