Persons with disabilities with a minimum of 40% disability who are residents of Himachal Pradesh and are not receiving any other pension or allowance from the state or central government are eligible for the scheme.

Special Ability Relief Allowance Rs. 700 per month is being given to those special abled persons who are having at least 40% of special ability and whose annual income does not exceed Rs. 35,000 per year, to above 70% special abled persons is being provided Rs. 1,250 per month without any income criteria subject to the condition that applicant should not be in Government Service/Semi-Government Service/ Board/ Corporation and should not be in possession of any kind of pension.

Yes, both male and female beneficiaries can apply for the scheme.

Eligible candidates can apply for the scheme by visiting the nearest block development office or district welfare office or by downloading the application form from the official website of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh.

Yes, the applicant must have a minimum of 40% disability to be eligible for the scheme.

Yes, the beneficiaries can use the allowance for any purpose that will improve their standard of living, such as medical treatment, education, and daily expenses.

No, the applicant must not be receiving any other pension or allowance from the state or central government to be eligible for the scheme.

Recommendation from the concerned Gram Panchayat. Copy of the Parivar Register Aadhaar Card. Bank Account. Disability Certificate. Note: Income Certificate and Gram Sabha Recommendation is not required for persons with 70% or more disability or 40% or more mental disability.

No, there is no age limit to apply for the Disability Relief Allowance scheme.