People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
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Differently Abled Pension Scheme

The 'Differently Abled Pension Scheme' aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to differently-abled persons with disability level 40% and above. The scheme provides other benefits every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival saree, dhoti and a nutritious meal is supplied through Anganwadi.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Differently Abled Pension Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Tamil Nadu
States and UTsTamil Nadu
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsDifferently-abled, Pension, Financial Assistance, Clothes, Ration, Meal

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