Welfare Services for Disabled Persons is a Mizoram government scheme that gives financial and rehabilitation support to people living with disabilities. It works through the Social Welfare Department and registered voluntary organizations to improve quality of life, education, and chances of self-employment.
In 2026 the scheme is still active and covers several sub-schemes. These include disability pension, prosthetic aids and assistive devices, stipends for handicapped students, vocational training centres, economic rehabilitation support, and the UDID card system for persons with disabilities across Mizoram.
Welfare Services for Disabled Persons - Introduction
Welfare Services for Disabled Persons, run under the Mizoram Grant-in-Aid framework, is aimed at helping people with disabilities live with dignity and independence. The Directorate of Social Welfare funds voluntary organizations that deliver rehabilitation, healthcare, and vocational training services.
The scheme assists people with different conditions such as locomotor, visual, hearing, and mental disabilities, and also people with multiple disabilities like cerebral palsy and autism. Support is given in the form of money help for assistive devices, early intervention, and special education.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Welfare Services for Disabled Persons |
| Level | State |
| Nodal Department | Social Welfare Department |
| Beneficiary State | Mizoram |
| Benefit Type | Composite (Rehabilitation, Equipment, Training) |
| Target Group | Persons with Disabilities (PwD) |
| Official Website | socialwelfare.mizoram.gov.in |
Benefits
The scheme provides complete support through many channels, and the rates have been updated for 2026 as per the official notices of the department.
- Disability Pension: A monthly pension is paid to around 200 persons with disabilities who are totally blind or bedridden. The rate is ₹350 per month, and in some official listings the support for severely disabled persons has been shown at ₹500 per month.
- Assistive Devices: Prosthetics, artificial limbs, hearing aids, wheelchairs and Braille equipment are given according to individual needs.
- Student Stipend: Handicapped students get yearly stipends at the rates of ₹800 up to Class IV, ₹1,000 from Class V to VII, and ₹2,500 from Class VIII to XII.
- Training Centres: Special training centres for persons with special abilities run one-year courses in tailoring, knitting and shoe-making, with a monthly stipend of ₹250 and sewing machines or cobbler tools given on completion.
The department also runs a Rehabilitation Home for Persons Cured of Mental Illness at Ainawn in Aizawl, and a Braille Press that has printed 1,144 books for visually impaired persons since 2023. The Braille Press received grant-in-aid of Rs 5.40 lakh for general use and Rs 10.80 lakh for salaries for 2026-27.
Eligibility
For individual beneficiaries, a person must have at least 40% disability confirmed by a competent medical authority. The person should belong to recognized disability categories including locomotor, visual, hearing, mental, or multiple disabilities, and must show a need for medical, educational, or rehabilitative support.
For voluntary organizations and NGOs, the group must be a registered organization with proven experience in disability welfare work. It should keep adequate infrastructure, employ trained staff, and make sure all services are given on a non-discriminatory basis.
Application Process
Applicants can ask for help through the Social Welfare Department using registered NGOs and voluntary organizations that work in the disability sector.
STEP 1 - Approach the nearest District Social Welfare Officer or a registered voluntary organization working with persons with disabilities in Mizoram.
STEP 2 - Collect the required documents such as the disability certificate, age proof, income certificate and identity proof.
STEP 3 - Submit the application through the NGO or direct to the Social Welfare Department for screening and approval.
STEP 4 - For the new disability ID card, apply online through the UDID portal at swavlambancard.gov.in, which has replaced the old practice of issuing paper ID cards.
Documents
Please keep the following documents ready before applying under this scheme.
- Valid Disability Certificate showing at least 40% disability.
- Age proof documents.
- Income certificate.
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar or Voter ID.
- Other medical or supporting documents asked by the department.
As per the latest 2026 data from the department, 7,648 UDID cards had been issued in Mizoram as of 15 July 2026 for persons with disabilities.
References
View Official Scheme Guidelines
Directorate of Social Welfare - Schemes on Disability
FAQ's
What is the main objective of this scheme?
The scheme aims to provide support, rehabilitation, and better living conditions to persons with disabilities through money help and special services in Mizoram.
Who qualifies as a beneficiary?
Any person with at least 40% certified disability is eligible for the assistance offered under this scheme, subject to the rules of each sub-scheme.
Are assistive devices included under the funding?
Yes, the scheme funds the provision of equipment like prosthetics, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and Braille tools based on individual needs.
How do I apply for these services?
You can apply through the Social Welfare Department, usually by contacting registered NGOs that partner with the government to deliver these welfare services.
Is there a pension benefit for disabled persons?
Yes, a monthly disability pension of around ₹350 is given to about 200 persons who are totally blind or bedridden, and severely disabled persons may receive a higher revised amount.
Is there an age limit to apply?
There is no specific age limit for most sub-schemes; eligibility is based on the disability certification and the need for support services.