Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Education & Learning,Health & Wellness,Financial assistance,Scholarships and student finance,Health promotion
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
"Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme" provides financial assistance for the education and training of differently-abled children, who are regular students in a school or college. The application needs to be submitted to the District Office, Panchayat and Social Welfare / Janpad Panchayat Office.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh. - The applicant should be a Student. - The applicant should be differently-abled. - The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above. - The applicant should be a regular student in a college/technical school.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="prescribed format" nis:value=https://sw.cg.gov.in/sites/default/files/divyangscholarshipscheme.pdf nis:enabled=true/> of the application form available on the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Office of Social Welfare / Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the institution.
Required Documents
- Disability Certificate
- Residence Proof (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or any government-issued ID).
- Income Certificate
- Bonafide Certificate from the school, college, or technical institution.
- Previous Academic Marksheet
- Bank Account Details
FAQs
What are the monthly financial benefits provided to students under this scheme?
Students receive ₹150/- per month for 1st to 5th standard, ₹170/- per month for 6th to 8th standard, and ₹190/- per month for 9th to 12th standard.
What is the minimum disability percentage required to qualify for this scheme?
Applicants must have a disability of 40% or above to be eligible for the financial assistance.
Can students from any state apply for this scholarship scheme?
No, only students who are residents of Chhattisgarh are eligible to apply for this scheme.
What type of students are eligible to apply for this financial assistance?
Regular students enrolled in a school, college, or technical institution are eligible to apply.
Is there any specific format for submitting the application form?
Yes, applicants must use the prescribed format available on the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.
Where should the completed application form be submitted?
The application form must be submitted to the District Office, Panchayat, or Social Welfare/Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.
What documents are required to apply for this financial assistance?
Applicants need a domicile certificate, disability certificate, proof of enrolment, and marksheets or passing certificates.
Is a domicile certificate mandatory for applying to this scheme?
Yes, applicants must provide a domicile certificate to prove their residency in Chhattisgarh.
Can a student with less than 40% disability apply for this scheme?
No, only students with a disability of 40% or above are eligible to apply.
Can students from technical schools apply for this financial assistance?
Yes, regular students enrolled in technical schools are eligible to apply.
Is there any age limit specified for applicants under this scheme?
No specific age limit is mentioned; however, applicants must be regular students in a school, college, or technical institution.
What is the process to obtain the application form for this scheme?
Applicants can download and print the prescribed application form from the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.