Financial Assistance for Persons with Intellectual and Specified Disabilities

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Permanent residents of Gujarat aged 0 to 79 years with minimum 50% intellectual disability, autism, or cerebral palsy; or minimum 40% muscular dystrophy or chronic neurological condition. Age must be between 0 and 79 years. Must have minimum 50% intellectual disability, autism, or cerebral palsy; or minimum 40% muscular dystrophy or chronic neurological condition certified by Medical Board / UDID. Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Disability certificate / UDID card specifying diagnosis and percentage.
   • Age proof of the beneficiary.
   • Gujarat residence proof (Ration card / Electricity bill).
   • Legal guardian identity proof (for minors or dependent adults).
   • Bank passbook copy showing IFSC.
   • Aadhaar card of beneficiary and guardian.
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   Step 3: Apply

   Online through eSamajKalyan portal (esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in) or at District Social Defence Office. Step 1: Register on eSamajKalyan portal. Step 2: Fill application and upload medical disability certificate and guardian records. Step 3: Scrutiny and verification by District Social Defence Officer. Step 4: Approval and recurring monthly DBT pension.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Medical certificate verification and field scrutiny by District Social Defence Office.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Social Defence Officer, Government of Gujarat.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 credited directly into the beneficiary or legal guardian's bank account via DBT. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into beneficiary or legal guardian bank account.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   District Social Defence Office (079-23256309) and Gujarat SWAGAT portal https://swagat.gujarat.gov.in/