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Maintenance Allowance for Leprosy Affected Persons

The 'Maintenance Allowance for Leprosy Affected Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a maintenance allowance to leprosy-affected persons.

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About This Scheme

The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, recognizes the enduring challenges faced by individuals affected by leprosy. In response, the government has established the Maintenance Allowance Scheme for Leprosy Affected Persons. This program aims to provide vital financial support to improve the well-being and standard of living for those living with the after-effects of leprosy.

Benefits

₹2.0K · monthly

Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/- per month.

NOTE: The allowance is sent through ECS to their bank account directly from the Treasury.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be leprosy affected with deformity of 40% and above.

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    The beneficiaries should not receive any other pension benefit of Tamil Nadu.

Required Documents

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    National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Person.
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    Family card.
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    Disability Certificate (issue from a doctor stating that the applicant is not curable by surgical/other means).
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    Bank Account Detail.
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    Any Other Documents If Required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹2.0K

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources