Delhi Pension Scheme for Disabled Persons ₹2,500 Monthly Complete Guide to Disability Benefits.
The Delhi Social Welfare Department gives a monthly pension of Rs. 2500 to disabled persons. This amount comes from both the Delhi Government and Central Government.
The scheme is called Subsistence Allowance or Financial Allowance for persons with special needs. It helps people manage their daily expenses and live with dignity.
Delhi Disability Pension Scheme – Key Details
Category | Details |
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Scheme Name | Delhi Disability Pension Scheme (Subsistence/Financial Allowance) |
Monthly Benefit | ₹2,500 per month |
Age Limit | 0 to 60 years |
Minimum Disability | 40% or more (certified by Government hospital) |
Income Limit | Annual family income must be ₹75,000 or less |
Residence Criteria | Must be a resident of Delhi for at least 5 years |
Official Website | Link |
Who Can Get This Help?
- Blindness
- Low Vision
- Leprosy-cured Person
- Deaf
- Hard of Hearing
- Locomotor Disability
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)
- Mental Illness
- Dwarfism
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Acid Attack Victims
- Speech and Language Disability
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Hemophilia
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Multiple Disabilities
What are the Benefits?
- You will get Rs. 2500 every month as financial support.
- This help continues till the age of 60 years.
Who is Eligible?
Be between 0 and 60 years of age
- Have a disability of 40% or more (certified by a government hospital)
- Have a family income of less than Rs. 75,000 per year
- Be living in Delhi for at least the past 5 years
- Have a bank or post office account in your own name (minors or mentally challenged persons can be exempted under certain rules)
How to Apply Online for Disability Pension Scheme in Delhi-Application Process
Step 1: Register on the e-District Delhi Portal
- Go to the e-District Delhi website [link]
- Under Citizen Corner, click on New User
- Choose your ID type – Aadhaar Card or Voter ID
- Enter your ID number
- Type the Captcha shown on screen
- A registration form will open – fill all the details, especially your current address
- Click on Continue
- You will receive a Login ID and Password on your mobile or email
- Your registration is now complete
Step 2: Apply for Financial Assistance
- Go back to the homepage and click on Registered User Login
- Enter the Login ID and Password you received
- After logging in, click on Apply Online
- From the drop-down list, select Department of Social Welfare
- You will see three financial assistance schemes – click on Disability Pension Scheme and then click Apply
Step 3: Fill the Application Form
- First, check your Basic/Personal Details – then click Continue
- Fill all required fields in the form
- Upload all required documents
- Upload a passport-size photo
- Click Next, then click Finish
- You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number
- Enter the OTP and Submit
- You’ll get an acknowledgment receipt confirming your application was submitted successfully
Documents You Need to Upload
Make sure you scan and upload self-attested copies of the following:
- Age Proof (any document accepted for Old Age Pension)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details (should be a single-operated account)
(Minors can apply under guardianship) - Disability Certificate (from a Government Hospital)
- One Passport Size Photo
- Self-Declaration of Family Income (format available on the portal)
Offline Application Process – Delhi Disability Pension Scheme
Step 1: Collect the Application Form
- Visit the District Social Welfare Department Office in your area.
- Ask for the Disability Pension Scheme Application Form.
- The form is available free of cost.
Step 2: Fill the Form
- Carefully fill out all the required details in the form.
- Make sure the information is correct and complete.
Step 3: Attach Documents
- Collect and attach copies of all required documents, such as:
- Age proof
- Disability certificate
- Residence proof
- Bank account details
- Passport-size photo
- Income self-declaration
Step 4: Submit the Form
- Submit the filled form along with all the documents at the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 5: Verification and Approval
- The District Social Welfare Officer will check and verify your application.
- If everything is correct, the application will be approved.
Step 6: Receive Monthly Pension
- Once approved, you will start receiving Rs. 2,500 per month.
- The money will be directly credited to your bank account.
Helpline & Contact Details
Helpline Number
1031
edistrict-grievance@supportgov.in
Office Address
Social Welfare Department, Government of Delhi
7th Floor, MSO Building
ITO, I.P. Estate
New Delhi – 110002
To Get List Of District Social Welfare Officers Delhi [Click Here]
Data has been taken from official gov website