Assistance For Purchase Of Spectacles By A Differently Abled Person
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles by A Differently Abled Persons" scheme in Tamil Nadu is a government initiative that aims to provide financial assistance to differently-abled individuals.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
Differently-abled persons holding identity cards issued by the welfare board for the differently abled.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official website of the<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Chennai district" nis:value=https://chennai.nic.in/ta/differently-abled-welfare-schemes/ nis:enabled=true/>. Step 2: Click on the Departments. Select Differently Abled Welfare, after selecting click on Differently Abled Welfare Schemes. Step 3: You will land on the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="List of Scheme page" nis:value=https://chennai.nic.in/ta/differently-abled-welfare-schemes/ nis:enabled=true/> of Differently Abled Welfare Schemes. Step 4: Scroll down to the section "L. Tamilnadu differently abled welfare board schemes". Step 5: Download the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="application form" nis:value=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s313f3cf8c531952d72e5847c4183e6910/uploads/2021/06/2021060112.pdf nis:enabled=true/> of the "<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="S.No. 7 Reimbursement for purchase of spectacles for visually impaired persons Rs. 500" nis:value=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s313f3cf8c531952d72e5847c4183e6910/uploads/2021/06/2021060141-1.pdf nis:enabled=true/>". Note: The application is to be submitted District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Required Documents
- National Disability Identity Card and Board Registration Details
- Family card
- Aadhaar card
- Nasal mirror test evidence
- The Receipt of buying nose glasses
FAQs
What is the "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles by a Differently Abled Person" scheme in Tamil Nadu?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to differently-abled individuals in Tamil Nadu to help them purchase spectacles, which are essential for their vision needs.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Differently-abled individuals who have visual impairments and require spectacles are typically eligible. Specific criteria, such as income limits, disability certifications, and age restrictions, may apply.
What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
Commonly required documents may include proof of disability certification, residence proof, and a prescription from an eye specialist recommending the need for spectacles.
How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A sum of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) is paid as an assistance.