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Financial Assistance For Persons With Special Needs
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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.
These are the below mention disability consider under the scheme.
- Blindness
- Low vision
- Leprosy-cured person
- Deaf
- Locomotor Disability
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)
- Mental Illness
- Dwarfism
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Acid Attack Victims
- Hard of hearing
- Speech and language disability
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Hemophilia
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Multiple Disabilities
Benefits
Benefits
- The applicants get financial assistance of Rs 2500/- per month till the age of 60.
Eligibility
Eligibility
- The age of Disabled persons should not be more than 60 years (0 to 60 years).
- Family income should not be more than Rs. 75,000/- p.a. from all sources.
- A resident of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for at least 5 years preceding the date of submission of application.
- The disability of the applicant should not be less than 40% The Medical Board of Govt. The hospital should issue the disability certificate.
- Should have a 'single-operated' account in any Bank or Post Office for receiving the payment through an 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 the rules of the National Trust.
Application Process
Online
Application Process
- Log on https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
- Under Citizen Corner click on New User
- Click on select the document – Aadhar or Voter ID
- Enter your Aadhar Card Number/Voter I Card Number
- Type the Captcha in the box shown Citizen Registration Form will Open
- Fill up all fields including details of Present Residential Address & Click on Continue.
- Login ID and Password will be received on the given mobile number/e-mail address.
- Now Registration on the e-district portal is complete Registration for Financial Assistance Services.
- Click on Registered User Login.
- Enter the given login ID and Password and Click on Login
- Go to Main Page (Main Page) will open click on apply online.
- Drop Box apply for services will open – click
- A list of Departments providing online services shall open – Select Department of Social Welfare.
- Three Financial Assistance Schemes will be shown. Choose Disability Pension Scheme and Click on Apply.
- Check the BASIC/PERSONAL DETAILS FORM and click on Continue.
- The form will open fill up all required fields & upload all required documents as per the requirement of the scheme selected.
- Then click next and upload a photograph
- Then click on finish.
- One OTP will be received on the registered mobile number.
- Enter OTP and Submit.
- Acknowledgement of successful submission shall be generated.
Documents Required
List of the required documents
- For applying, self-attested documentary proof for the following needs to be scanned and uploaded.
- Age proof (any document as listed for Old Age Pension).
- Residence proof.
- Bank a/c number (Single a/c). This provision may be relaxed in the case of minors who can have a bank account under guardianship.
- Disability Certificate issued by a Government Hospital as per norms.
- One passport-size photo of the applicant.
- Income self-declaration (format given on the portal can be used).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is financial assistance to persons with special needs scheme?
Financial Assistance for Persons with Special Needs (Disability Pension) is the welfare schemes of Delhi Govt of NCTD to provide assistance to Disabled Person.
What are the eligibility criteria to avail FAPSN benefits ?
1. To persons with minimum 40% disability irrespective of age (i.e. from birth until death)
2. Residence of min. 5 years in Delhi before the date of application (any document as listed for Old Age Pension)
3. Annual family income of less than Rs 1,00,000 from all sources (including rent, interest/dividends on savings & investments, earnings from farm, property sale proceeds etc.) of the applicant. “Family” means “wife/husband, minor children, disabled children, unmarried, or divorced/separated daughters/sisters, parents who are solely dependent on the applicant”.
4. Aadhaar number is mandatory for applying
5. Must not be receiving any pension/ financial assistance from Central Govt/ State Govt/ other governmental local bodies or any other source for this .purpose
How many disabilities are included in scheme and what are these disabilities ?
Lindness (ii) Low vision (iii) Leprosy-cured person (iv) Deaf (v) Loco motor Disability (vi) Cerebral Palsy (vii) Autism Spectrum Disorder (viii)Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)(ix) Mental Illness (x) Dwarfism (xi) Muscular Dystrophy (xii) Acid Attack Victims (xiii) Hard of hearing (xiv) Speech and language disability (xv) Specific Learning Disabilities (xvi) Multiple Sclerosis(xvii) Parkinson’s Disease (xviii) Hemophilia (xix) Thalassemia (xx) Sickle Cell Disease (xxi) Multiple Disabilitie
What are the documents required to avail FAPSN benefits?
For applying, self-attested documentary proof for the following needs to be scanned and uploaded.
1. Age proof (any document as listed for Old Age Pension)
2. Residence proof
3. Bank a/c number (Single a/c). This provision may be relaxed in the case of minors who can have bank acount under guardianship.
4. Disability Certificate issued by a Govt. Hospital as per norms.
5. One passport-size photo of the applicant
6. Income self-declaration (format given on the portal can be used.
What is the procedure for applying for FAPSN scheme?
Application to be made online on e-District portal www.edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
Can applications be made for minor persons with disability? What is the process?
Minors can also apply for Disability Pension. There is additional procedure in case of Disability Assistance where Financial Assistance is to be applied for minor / child below 18 years. This process has to be completed first before the application form can be filled for the minor.
Is Aadhar necessary for applying for FAPSN scheme ?
Yes, Aadhaar is mandatory for filling up the application- without Aadhaar, application portal will not work
What kind of Bank Account is required to avail FAPSN benefits
Single Bank Account. This provision may be relaxed in the case of minors who can have bank account under guardianship
What are documents required for residential proofs for FAPSN benefits?
1. Voter ID Card
2. Ration Card
3. Pan Card
4. Driving Lice
Can an applicant apply for financial assistant under FAPSN who is not resident of Delhi?
No, the scheme is only for the residents of Delhi, residing from last 5 years. In case of minor, proof of residence of the parent is to be considered.
What is the quantum of financial assistance under FAPSN scheme?
Rs. 2500/- per month.
What is the procedure to change the bank account details
Application to be given to District Social Welfare Office to change the Bank Account.
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Delhi
Financial Assistance For Persons With Special Needs
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Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Details
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.
These are the below mention disability consider under the scheme.
- Blindness
- Low vision
- Leprosy-cured person
- Deaf
- Locomotor Disability
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)
- Mental Illness
- Dwarfism
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Acid Attack Victims
- Hard of hearing
- Speech and language disability
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Hemophilia
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Multiple Disabilities
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