Distress Relief Fund For The Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Health & Wellness,Crisis/Disaster/Accident,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 1. The disabled person or who has become handicapped due to an accident is eligible to apply under the scheme for their medical treatment, including surgery. 1. Those differently-abled persons whose annual income does not exceed (₹20,000/- in Rural areas and ₹22,375/- in Urban areas) shall be eligible for financial assistance. 1. Physically handicapped persons shall include the following disabilities/categories: a. Blind b. Deaf and Dumb c. Orthopedically Handicapped d. Mentally Challenged e. Persons in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category having 40 % disability or more.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Registration Process: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration” Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’. Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’. Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’. Login/Application Process: Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> and click on “Citizen Login”. Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”. Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the &39;Edit&39; button. Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen. Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Required Documents
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
- Mobile number
- Email id
- Passport size photo
- Doctor's certificate that treatment is necessary
- Copy of Income Certificate (Original)
- Bank account details- Copy of bank passbook
- Other documents, if any
FAQs
What is the “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” Scheme?
Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala has sanctioned the Distress Relief Fund for disabled persons. An amount of Rupees One crore has been deposited in Treasury as a corpus fund and interest accrued from the fund is being utilized for giving financial assistance to disabled persons.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The disabled person or who has become handicapped due to an accident is eligible to apply under the scheme for their medical treatment, including surgery.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
Yes, The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
Is there any criterion for annual family income?
Yes, the annual income of the applicant should not exceed (₹20,000/- in Rural areas and ₹22,375/- in Urban areas).
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance per person a year has been fixed at ₹5,000/- for medical treatment, including surgery.
For what purpose will financial assistance be given to disabled persons?
The financial assistance shall be given to disabled persons for the purposes such as (a) For medical treatment, including surgery. (b) To persons who become handicapped due to accidents (c) For any other purpose which is not covered by the existing schemes for the handicapped.
Which type of disabilities/categories of disabled persons shall be included under the scheme?
The disabled persons shall include the following disabilities/categories: a. Blind b. Deaf and Dumb c. Orthopedically Handicapped d. Mentally Challenged
What is the criterion for disabled persons belonging to the BPL category?
Disabled persons in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category having 40 % disability or more are eligible to apply under the scheme.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in