The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, has introduced the Scheme of Personal Assistance Allowance to Differently Abled Persons with High Support Need. This scheme is designed to provide a monthly personal assistance allowance to differently abled persons who require help with their daily activities.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- A monthly allowance of ₹1,000/-.
- The amount is disbursed through Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a differently abled person.
- The applicant should have high support needs for daily activities.
Application Process
Offline Process:
- Visit the Office:
- During office hours, visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.
- Request the hard copy of the prescribed application form from the designated staff.
- Fill the Application:
- Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Submit the Form:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
- Obtain Acknowledgment:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment that includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Recommendation Certificate:
- Issued by the High Support Need Assessment Board.
- Additional Documents:
- Any other documents as specified by the authorities, if required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the purpose of the scheme?
It provides a monthly allowance to support differently abled persons with high support needs in their daily living activities. -
How many differently abled persons are eligible for the allowance?
Eligibility is determined on an individual basis for those who require high support. -
What is the amount of the allowance?
The scheme provides ₹1,000/- per month. -
How is the allowance disbursed?
The allowance is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through ECS. -
Who qualifies as a differently abled person with high support needs?
Applicants must be differently abled individuals whose daily living activities require additional personal assistance. -
Who issues the Recommendation Certificate required for this scheme?
The certificate is issued by the High Support Need Assessment Board. -
Can differently abled persons outside the district apply for this allowance?
Applicants are generally required to apply through the respective District Differently Abled Welfare Office. -
Are there any restrictions on how the allowance can be used?
The scheme is intended to support daily living activities; further details on usage restrictions may be provided by the issuing authority. -
What is the role of the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer in the application process?
They provide the application form, collect and verify applications, and issue an acknowledgment of submission. -
What recourse do applicants have in case of grievances or issues?
Applicants should contact the District Differently Abled Welfare Office for grievance redressal or refer to the Citizen’s Charter guidelines.