MATSAP
What this is
The 'Maintenance Allowance to Severely Affected Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. The scheme aims to provide a maintenance allowance to the severely affected persons who cannot be rehabilitated by any other assistance.
In detail
The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, acknowledging the substantial hardships faced by severely disabled individuals, has implemented the "Maintenance Allowance Scheme for Severely Affected Persons." This program is designed to provide a targeted form of financial assistance to those whose disabilities are so profound that they cannot be meaningfully rehabilitated through other initiatives. The scheme specifically focuses on individuals with a disability rating exceeding 75%, ensuring that those with the most significant limitations receive the essential support they require. This monthly maintenance allowance serves as a vital financial safety net, empowering them to meet their basic needs with greater dignity and autonomy. Through the implementation of this program, the Department underscores its unwavering commitment to the well-being of all individuals within the differently-abled community, fostering a more inclusive and supportive social environment.
Who qualifies
- The Locomotor disabled persons who cannot be rehabilitated through any other scheme.
- The percentage of disability should be more than 75%.
What you get
Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/- per month.
NOTE: The allowance is sent through ECS to their accounts directly from the Treasury.
not about the scheme.
Provenance
| schemeName | Maintenance Allowance to Severely Affected Persons | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |