What this scheme offers
A monthly pension helps with day-to-day costs, but it doesn't address the specific, practical barriers a disability can create — getting to school, getting to work, covering the cost of a prosthetic, or finding a job in the first place. Chandigarh's disability welfare bundle is built around exactly those practical gaps: scholarships to support education, a subsidy on petrol/diesel to ease the real cost of getting around, prosthetic aid, an unemployment allowance for those still job-seeking, and free vocational training in computer skills and beauty culture — training chosen specifically because it leads to genuinely employable skills.
Who is eligible
- Person with a certified disability, resident in UT Chandigarh.
- Meets the specific eligibility criteria for the component applied for (scholarship, subsidy, prosthetic aid, unemployment allowance, or vocational training).
Documents required
- Disability certificate, from a competent medical authority
- Aadhaar card
- Residential proof (UT Chandigarh)
- Component-specific documents (e.g., enrollment proof for scholarship, unemployment status for the allowance)
How to apply
- Apply through the Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development office.
- Specify which component you're applying for, as each has its own documentation requirements.
- Submit your disability certificate along with the relevant supporting documents.
- Once approved, the specific benefit (scholarship, subsidy, aid, allowance, or training slot) is provided.
- Contact the department for details on the free vocational training schedule, as batches run periodically.