What do you get under A&N disability pension?
₹2,500 a month for persons with 40% or more disability, with no income limit.
Amount and conditions as printed by the Department of Social Welfare (4,118 people were paid in February 2025). No official increase found as of 1 November 2026.
Who is eligible for A&N disability pension?
- Holds a UDID card showing 40% or more disability.
- A resident of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands continuously for at least 10 years (local certificate or resident identity card).
- There is no income limit for this pension.
Also check:
- You need a UDID card with 40% or more disability.
- You need proof of at least 10 years of continuous stay in the Islands.
Documents needed for A&N disability pension
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How to apply for A&N disability pension
- Get the form from the Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), or its office in your district.
- Attach your UDID card, the local certificate or resident identity card and your bank passbook, and submit it to the department.
How to check A&N disability pension status
- Ask the Directorate of Social Welfare, Sri Vijaya Puram, with your application details, or write to director-sw@and.nic.in.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for A&N disability pension?
Holds a UDID card showing 40% or more disability. A resident of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands continuously for at least 10 years (local certificate or resident identity card). There is no income limit for this pension.
How much do I get under A&N disability pension?
₹2,500 a month for persons with 40% or more disability, with no income limit. Amount and conditions as printed by the Department of Social Welfare (4,118 people were paid in February 2025). No official increase found as of 1 November 2026.
What documents do I need for A&N disability pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Disability certificate or UDID card; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for A&N disability pension?
Get the form from the Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), or its office in your district. Attach your UDID card, the local certificate or resident identity card and your bank passbook, and submit it to the department. Official site: https://andamannicobar.gov.in/
How do I check A&N disability pension status?
Ask the Directorate of Social Welfare, Sri Vijaya Puram, with your application details, or write to director-sw@and.nic.in.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for A&N disability pension?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is the disability pension in Andaman?
₹2,500 a month for persons with 40% or more disability.
Is there an income limit for the A&N disability pension?
No. The department says there is no income ceiling for this pension, but you need a UDID card and 10 years of stay in the Islands.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.