Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026The "Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to destitute differently-abled persons aged 45 years and above with disability level of 60% and above.
What You Get
- Monthly pension of ₹1,000
- Financial assistance for daily living expenses
- Support for destitute individuals with severe disabilities
Who Can Apply
- Age: 45–100 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
- Age 45 years or above
- Disability level of 60% or more (as per medical certificate)
- Must be destitute (no regular income or family support)
- Must not own significant assets or property
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Disability Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Identity Proof
- 6. Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 45–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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