Uttarakhand State Schemes for Persons with Disabilities by Directorate of Social Welfare :

State Disability Pension :

The scheme of state disability pension is known as Viklang Bharan Poshan Anudaan and given to the people with disabilities for their maintenance. This is fusion of state as well as Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme(IGNDPS). State contribution is Rs. 400/- and IGNDPS contribution is Rs 300/- per month. Total amount of the pension is Rs 700/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Above 40 %  Disability.
• Age group of 18-79 years.
• Belong to BPL category or those who don’t have any source of income.
• Must be resident of Uttrakhand.

 Educational scholarship :

The children with disabilities and also children of disabled parents are entitled to scholarships at the rates given below for the period of 12 months for all standard/class.

For classes 1 to 5: Rs 50 per month
For classes 6 to 8: Rs 80 per month
For classes 9 and 10: Rs 170 per month
For classes 11 and 12: Rs 85 and 140 per month for day scholar and hostellers respectively.
For graduation: Rs 125 per month Rs 180 month for day scholar and hostellers respectively.
For post-graduation:  Rs 170 and 240 per month for day scholar and hostellers respectively.
For professional courses: Rs 170 and 240 per month for day scholar and hostellers respectively.

Eligibility Criteria :

• The monthly income of the parents of the children (children with disability or children of parents with disability) must not exceed Rs 2000.
• Disability above 40%.
• Resident of the state.
• Student should have scored passing marks in the previous annual  examination.

Bus concession :

People with a disability are entitled to free travelling in the state transport.  This facility is available only in local city buses and Uttarakhand roadways buses. The disabled person and his/her escort are both entitled to this facility.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Above 40% disability.
• Resident of the state.

 Incentive award for marriage between disabled and non- disabled :

The state provides financial assistance for the marriage between disabled and non-disabled. Amount of incentive is Rs 14000 /- in case of female spouse is disabled or both spouses are disabled. But if only male part is disabled then the account is Rs. 11,000/-

Eligibility Criteria :

• Resident of Uttrakhand at least  since last 5 years.
• No records of crime and  legal punishment.
• Age of groom and bride at the time of marriage should be between 21 years to 45 years and 18years to 45 years respectively.
• Marriage should has been done either  through the cultural customs or registered marriage.
• Both of them should not be in the category of tax payer.
• Person should not have any living spouse and not be involved in any criminal case or woman exploitation case.

Accessible India Campaign - Creation of Accessible Environment for PwDs :

For Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) universal accessibility is critical for enabling them to gain access for equal opportunity and live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life in an inclusive society. Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 under sections 44, 45 land 46 categorically provides for non-discrimination in transport, non-discrimination on the road and non-discrimination in built environment respectively. 

Social Security Pension Scheme :

 The State Government has sanctioned disability pension 400 per month for the people with disabilities fulfilling the following criteria – a. Age more than 18 years b. From BPL family c. Disability should be more than 40% d. Income less than 1000 per month.

Assistance for purchase of Aids and Appliances :

 Assistance provided to the bonafide handicapped persons in order to improve their mobility. Free aids and appliances within 500 to 3500 limit are given to those handicapped persons whose parent's or self monthly income not exceeding 1000.

Economic Assistance for Self Employment :

Support up to 20,000 for starting one's own shop or small business for those who own a piece of land.  Loan amount: up to 15,000 with only 4% interest rate.