What do you get under PY disability assistance?
₹3,000 to ₹4,500 a month by level of disability; ₹3,700 at age 60 to 79 and ₹4,800 at 80+.
Rates as on the Directorate page; check with the office for any 2026 revision.
Who is eligible for PY disability assistance?
- Persons with 40% or more orthopaedic, hearing and speech or visual disability, or intellectual disability (IQ below 69).
- Family income up to ₹75,000 a year; living in Puducherry for at least 5 years. No age limit.
Documents needed for PY disability assistance
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for PY disability assistance
- Apply to the Directorate of Social Welfare, Puducherry, or its sub-offices in Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam.
Common questions
Who is eligible for PY disability assistance?
Persons with 40% or more orthopaedic, hearing and speech or visual disability, or intellectual disability (IQ below 69). Family income up to ₹75,000 a year; living in Puducherry for at least 5 years. No age limit.
How much do I get under PY disability assistance?
₹3,000 to ₹4,500 a month by level of disability; ₹3,700 at age 60 to 79 and ₹4,800 at 80+. Rates as on the Directorate page; check with the office for any 2026 revision.
What documents do I need for PY disability assistance?
Disability certificate or UDID card; Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Ration card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for PY disability assistance?
Apply to the Directorate of Social Welfare, Puducherry, or its sub-offices in Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. Official site: https://socwelfare.py.gov.in/grant-financial-assistance-differently-abled-person
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PY disability assistance?
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.
Official sources
- Directorate of Social Welfare, Puducherry: Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person
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.