Maintenance Grant for Children with Disabilities from Birth

Description
The scheme “Maintenance Grant for Children with Disabilities from Birth” has been implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide financial assistance to parents or guardians for caring for their children below 18 years of age with more than 40% disability.

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Benefits
• ₹700/- per month is provided to parents or guardians for caring for their children.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. - The applicant must be the parent or guardian of a child with more than 40% disability.
3. - The child must be below 18 years of age.
4. - The family’s monthly income must be less than ₹4,000/- or the family must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
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Required Documents
• Applicant’s mobile number
• Passport-size photograph (certified by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor)
• Aadhaar card
• Voter ID card
• CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar card
• Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate
• Disability certificate of child showing more than 40% disability
• Child’s birth certificate
• Copy of family register (for rural areas)
• Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of the Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) or by the Councillor (for urban areas)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The scheme aims to support parents or guardians in meeting the maintenance and care needs of children with disabilities.
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Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: ₹700/- per month is provided to eligible parents or guardians.
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Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Residents of Uttarakhand who are parents or guardians of children with more than 40% disability and under 18 years of age.
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Q: Is there any income limit for eligibility?
A: Yes, the family’s monthly income must be less than ₹4,000 or the family must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
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Q: What is the age limit for the child?
A: The child must be below 18 years of age.
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Q: What type of disability is considered?
A: The child must have a disability of more than 40% as certified by a competent medical authority.
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Q: How can one apply for the scheme?
A: You can apply online through the Department’s pension portal h[ttps://ssp.uk.gov.in/](https://ssp.uk.gov.in/), Umang mobile app, Apni Sarkar portal [https://eservices.uk.gov.in](https://eservices.uk.gov.in), or by visiting a Common Service Centre (CSC).
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Q: How is the grant amount paid?
A: The approved amount is directly transferred to the applicant’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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