Maharashtra
Special Education And Vocational Training Through Government Institutions
Main benefit
The child will have access to free education in an appropriate environment till he/she attains the age of eighteen years Special children above 18 years in age will be given vocational training.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Age 18 or above
- Age up to 18
- Work: Student
- Disability 40% or more
About
The "Special Education and Vocational Training through Government Institutions" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Special Education is provided to children with disability between the age group of 6 to 18 years in the Government Special Schools and Vocational Training is provided to special children above the age of 18 years. 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
- The child will have access to free education in an appropriate environment till he/she attains the age of eighteen years Special children above 18 years in age will be given vocational training.
- The free facilities of food, shelter, clothing and education are provided in these institutions.
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 Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
- The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
- For Special Education, the age of the applicant should be between 6 to 18 years.
- For Vocational Education, the age of the applicant should be 18 years and 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
Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
The target beneficiaries of this scheme are Children with Disability.
To Which Age Group Will The Special Education Be Provided?
Special Education is provided to children with disability between the age group of 6 to 18 years.
To Which Age Group Will Vocational Education Be Provided?
Vocational Education is provided to children with disability who are above the age of 18 years.
What Additional Facilities Are Provided To The Children Through This Scheme?
Through this scheme, free facilities of food, shelter, clothing, and education are also provided through the government institutions.
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 Children Also Covered In This Scheme?
Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped children.
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.
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.
Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept.
Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/awards
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