AI SummaryMaintenance Grant for Children with Disabilities from Birth is a state scheme of Uttarakhand that gives a monthly grant of ₹700 to parents or guardians. This money helps families cover the daily care and upbringing costs of a child with disability.
The scheme is for children below 18 years of age who hold a disability certificate of more than 40%. Parents or legal guardians who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category or have a family income below ₹4,000 per month can apply.
Department of Social Welfare runs the scheme and sends the grant directly to the bank account of the eligible parent or guardian through DBT payment. The disability certificate of the child must be issued by the Chief Medical Officer.
Applications for the grant remain open for eligible families in 2026-27. You can apply online through the Apuni Sarkar portal, the UMANG app, or by visiting a nearby Common Service Center (CSC).
Maintenance Grant for Children with Disabilities from Birth - Key Details
| Key Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Maintenance Grant for Children with Disabilities from Birth |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Nodal Department | Department of Social Welfare |
| Benefit Amount | ₹700 per month |
| Target Beneficiary | Parents or guardians of children with more than 40% disability |
| Application Mode | Online and offline through CSC |
Benefits
Eligible families get a monthly maintenance grant of ₹700 in their bank account. The amount is paid through DBT, so there is no middleman and the money reaches the parent or guardian directly. This regular support helps with food, treatment costs, and other care needs of the child.
Eligibility
Check who can apply for this grant before starting the application:
- Resident of Uttarakhand: The applicant must be a permanent resident of the state.
- Parent or guardian: The application should be filed by the parent or legal guardian of the child.
- Age of child: The child must be below 18 years of age.
- Disability certificate: The child must have a disability of more than 40%, certified by a government medical officer and the Chief Medical Officer.
- Income limit: Family monthly income should be less than ₹4,000, or the family should hold a BPL card.
Application Process
You can submit the application online or through a Common Service Center. Follow these steps:
STEP 1 - Visit the official Disability Maintenance Grant service on Apuni Sarkar, or use the UMANG Mobile App to reach the same service.
STEP 2 - You can also visit your nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and submit the application with the help of the center representative.
STEP 3 - Keep all required documents ready in the district where you are applying. The documents should be issued by authorities of the same district.
STEP 4 - After submission, local officers check the details. In rural areas, the Gram Panchayat Development Officer and Block Development Officer verify the application, while in urban areas, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate handle the checking process.
STEP 5 - Once the District Social Welfare Officer approves the application, the grant amount is credited directly to the bank account of the parent or guardian.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before applying:
- Active mobile number.
- Passport-size photograph attested by Gram Pradhan, V.P.D.O., or a Councillor.
- Aadhaar card copy.
- Voter ID card.
- CBS bank account details linked to Aadhaar.
- Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate.
- Disability certificate confirming more than 40% disability and a UID certificate from the Chief Medical Officer.
- Child's birth certificate.
- Copy of the family register for rural applicants.
- Copy of the resolution passed in a Gram Panchayat meeting for rural areas, or certified by a Councillor for urban areas.
Note: All documents should be issued by authorities within the same district where you are applying.
References
Disability Maintenance Grant service on Apuni Sarkar
Social Welfare Department, Uttarakhand
FAQ's
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
The scheme supports parents and guardians by giving monthly money help to meet the care and maintenance needs of children with disability.
What is the amount of financial assistance provided?
Eligible families receive a monthly grant of ₹700.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Residents of Uttarakhand who are parents or guardians of a child below 18 with more than 40% disability can apply, if the family income is below ₹4,000 per month or the family holds a BPL card.
What income limit applies to families?
The family must either hold a BPL card or have a total monthly income of less than ₹4,000.
What is the maximum age of the child?
The scheme covers children until they reach 18 years of age.
How is the disability percentage determined?
The child must have a disability of more than 40%, as certified by a government medical officer and the Chief Medical Officer.
How do I submit my application?
You can apply online through the Apuni Sarkar portal, the UMANG app, or by visiting a nearby Common Service Center (CSC).
When will I receive the payment?
Once the District Social Welfare Officer approves the application, the payment is processed and transferred to the bank account through DBT.