Over 1,000 applications received for Govt’s scheme for caretakers of PwDs
The Delhi Government has received more than 1000 applications under its recently launched scheme providing financial assistance of Rs 6000 to the caretaker of persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high support.
Under the scheme run by the Social Welfare Department, an amount of Rs 6,000 per month will be provided to the caregiver of a person with disability who requires intensive support for daily activities, in addition to any existing assistance provided under other disability welfare programmes. “Around 1200 applications have been received by the department so far, and these are currently under verification as per the eligibility criteria laid down in the scheme,” an official said.
He said that the applicants are currently undergoing verification and, if found eligible, will begin receiving the financial assistance. He added that they must score between 60 and 100 in the assessment conducted by the designated assessment board and possess an Aadhaar card showing Delhi as their place of residence.
The official said the scheme is aimed at supporting persons with benchmark disabilities who require continuous physical, psychological or other forms of assistance to live with dignity and participate fully in social, educational and economic activities.
