What do you get under Disability maintenance grant?
₹2,000 a month, credited on the 5th of every month, with no income limit.
The Commissionerate web page still shows ₹1,500; the 2026-27 policy note gives ₹2,000. About 2.72 lakh people get it.
Who is eligible for Disability maintenance grant?
- Persons with intellectual disability, autism, muscular dystrophy or leprosy-cured disability (40% or more).
- Severe locomotor disability, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury (75% or more).
- No income ceiling.
Also check:
- Persons certified as having high support needs can get ₹1,000 a month more for a caregiver.
Documents needed for Disability maintenance grant
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Disability maintenance grant
- Apply to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer with the national disability ID card (UDID), family card and bank details.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Disability maintenance grant?
Persons with intellectual disability, autism, muscular dystrophy or leprosy-cured disability (40% or more). Severe locomotor disability, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury (75% or more). No income ceiling.
How much do I get under Disability maintenance grant?
₹2,000 a month, credited on the 5th of every month, with no income limit. The Commissionerate web page still shows ₹1,500; the 2026-27 policy note gives ₹2,000. About 2.72 lakh people get it.
What documents do I need for Disability maintenance grant?
Disability certificate or UDID card; Ration card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number).
How do I apply for Disability maintenance grant?
Apply to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer with the national disability ID card (UDID), family card and bank details. Official site: https://www.scd.tn.gov.in/Mintantance_allowance.php
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Disability maintenance grant?
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
- Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Policy Note 2026-27 (section 13)
- Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled: maintenance allowance
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.