Aimed at providing monthly financial assistance to unemployed persons with disabilities (PwDs) having 40% or more. The allowance is ₹2500 per month, payable from the month following sanction, and continues till the death of the beneficiary (subject to eligibility).
a. Financial allowance of ₹2500/month to eligible PwDs.
b. Lifelong support as long as the beneficiary remains eligible and reports changes in status.
c. Encourages economic independence for disabled individuals.
a. Must be a permanent resident of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided for 10 years or more in the UT at the time of application.
b. Should be unemployed and not receiving any other financial assistance or pension.
c. Must have a benchmark disability (≥40%) as defined under the RPwD Act, 2016.
d. Must be 1 month of age or older.
a. Obtain the application form from:
Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair, or
Sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) at Port Blair, Ferrargunj, Rangat, Diglipur, and Car Nicobar.
b. Submit the filled form to the office of the respective CDPO.
c. Verification is done by the Mukhya Sevika and countersigned by the CDPO.
d. Verified applications are forwarded to the Director (Social Welfare) for sanction.
a. Personal documents:
Passport-size photograph.
Aadhaar card.
Disability Certificate (≥40%).
Domicile certificate or proof of 10-year residence.
Affidavit declaring no employment/other allowance.
b. Educational document:
Copy of 10th or 12th marksheet (if applicable).
c. Bank and social category documents:
Front page of bank passbook.
ST Certificate (if applicable).