Port Blair, Jan. 4: The Department of Social Welfare is implementing various welfare schemes for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan). Andaman & Nicobar Disability Allowance Scheme is one of them.  Under this scheme, financial assistance @ Rs. 2500/- per month per beneficiary is being provided as Disability Allowance to the unemployed Persons with Disabilities in this UT. 

The eligibility criteria of age is 1 month & above & having 40% disability or above & applicant should be domicile of more than 10 years in these Islands. All Divyangjan who wish to avail the benefit may approach the Disability Section at first floor or contact on mobile/ Landline helpline No. 9434264646 / 03192-233791 of the Directorate of Social welfare for any assistance.