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Scheme for Persons with Benchmark Disability Requiring High Support

The scheme aims to promote economic self-reliance and ensure the well-being of persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high support. It provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹40,000/- to eligible applicants who are bonafide residents of Goa and belong to the EWS Category.

Ministry / Department
Social Welfare Department
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Scheme for Persons with Benchmark Disability Requiring High Support?

The scheme aims to promote economic self-reliance and ensure the well-being of persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high support. It provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹40,000/- to eligible applicants who are bonafide residents of Goa and belong to the EWS Category.

Benefit
Financial Assistance (one-time payment) of ₹40,000/- for the following purposes: - Assistive technologies and required aids/appliances. - Personal care assistance services. - Educational or vocational training support. ##### ***Conditions*** - _The scheme can be availed once every five years, subject to reassessment of eligibility._ - _Funds will be recovered if they are found to be misused or used for purposes other than those specified in the scheme._ - _Beneficiaries may be required to participate in periodic audits by providing necessary documentation._ - _In cases of misuse or non-compliance, the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities may disqualify the beneficiary from future assistance under the scheme._
Level
State — Goa
Ministry / Dept.
Social Welfare Department
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
- The applicant must satisfy the following conditions to apply for financial assistance under this scheme. - The applicant must be a bona fide resident of the State of Goa by birth, by marriage, or through continuous domicile of at least fifteen years. - The applicant must be a person with a benchma
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

Financial Assistance (one-time payment) of ₹40,000/- for the following purposes: - Assistive technologies and required aids/appliances. - Personal care assistance services. - Educational or vocational training support. ##### ***Conditions*** - _The scheme can be availed once every five years, subject to reassessment of eligibility._ - _Funds will be recovered if they are found to be misused or used for purposes other than those specified in the scheme._ - _Beneficiaries may be required to participate in periodic audits by providing necessary documentation._ - _In cases of misuse or non-compliance, the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities may disqualify the beneficiary from future assistance under the scheme._

Eligibility

- The applicant must satisfy the following conditions to apply for financial assistance under this scheme. - The applicant must be a bona fide resident of the State of Goa by birth, by marriage, or through continuous domicile of at least fifteen years. - The applicant must be a person with a benchmaArea: GoaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format (Annexure-A) of the application form.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to - The Director of the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Building 'B', New Market Complex, 3rd Floor, Porvorim, Goa - 403 501.

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 5

      Disbursement of Funds

    5. Step 5: Offline application — step 6

      The grant of financial assistance shall be sanctioned by the Director, Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The sanctioned amount is released as a one-time payment. The beneficiary must submit proof of utilization, such as receipts or invoices, within ninety days from the date of receiving the financial assistance.

    Sources & References

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