Maharashtra
Financial Assistance To Self-Employment For Trained Disabled Persons
Main benefit
A Financial Assistance of ₹1,000/- for the Purchase of Tool Kits/Equipment to Start Their Own Business.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Business / self-employed
- Disability 40% or more
About
The "Financial Assistance to Self-Employment for Trained Disabled Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to facilitate the purchase of equipment for those disabled persons who are completing vocational training from government institutions or recognize institution to start their own businesses. 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
- A Financial Assistance of ₹1,000/- for the Purchase of Tool Kits/Equipment to Start Their Own Business.
Who can apply
- The applicant should have completed their Vocational Training in a Government or Government Recognized Institution.
- 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.
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.
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Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
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Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Common questions
What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to facilitate the purchase of equipment for those disabled persons who are completing vocational training from government institutions or recognized institutions to start their own businesses.
For What Purposes Can The Amount Of The Financial Assistance Be Utilized?
The amount of financial assistance can be utilized towards the purchase of Tool Kits/Equipment for those disabled persons to Start Their Own Businesses.
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 ₹1,000/-.
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.
Is There Any Application Fee?
No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
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