Differently Abled Pension Scheme (DAPS)
Required documents
The ‘Differently Abled Pension Scheme’ is a state scheme launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to differently-abled persons with disability 40% and above. One free saree to females and one free dhoti to males is given on Pongal and Diwali. A nutritious meal is provided to the beneficiaries through the Anganwadi Centers.
- The applicant should be 18 years or above in age.
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
- The applicant should not be employed in government or government-affiliated organizations.
- If the applicant is employed permanently in the private sector institutions and drawing monthly salaries, OR if the applicant is self-employed, his/her income should not exceed ₹ 3,00,000/- per annum.
