Maharashtra
Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment
Main benefit
Financial Assistance of up to ₹1,50,000/- is provided.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Age 18 or above
- Age up to 50
- Family income up to ₹1 lakh a year
- Work: Business / self-employed
- Disability 40% or more
About
The "Financial Assistance to Disabled for Self Employment" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance of up to ₹1,50,000/- is provided. 80% loan amount is provided by the Nationalized Bank.20% subsidy of up to ₹30,000/- is provided by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
- The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
- The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
- The applicant should be in the 18 to 50 years age group.
- The annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
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Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
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In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
- 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
- 4
Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Common questions
What Percentage Of The Amount Of The Loan Is Provided By The Nationalized Bank?
80% loan amount is provided by the Nationalized Bank.
What Percentage Of The Subsidy Will Be Provided By The Department?
20% subsidy of up to ₹30,000/- is provided by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance.
What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project.
For What Purposes Can The Amount Of The Financial Assistance Be Utilized?
The amount of financial assistance can be utilized towards self-employment, small- scale business, and agro-based project.
What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That One Can Receive Through This Scheme?
The maximum amount of financial assistance that one can receive through this scheme is ₹1,50,000/-.
Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
The target beneficiaries of this scheme are Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
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