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Assistance For Purchase Of Spectacles By A Differently Abled Person

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Overview

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.

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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. A sum of Rs.500/- Rupees Five hundred only is paid as assistance towards the reimbursement of the cost of spectacles for differently-abled persons.

Benefits
• A sum of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) is paid as an assistance towards the reimbursement of the cost of spectacles for differently-abled persons.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Differently-abled persons holding identity cards issued by the welfare board for the differently abled.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chennai district.
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Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chennai district.

Step 2: Step 2: Click on the Departments. Select Differently Abled Welfare, after selecting click on Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.
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Step 2: Click on the Departments. Select Differently Abled Welfare, after selecting click on Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.

Step 3: Step 3: You will land on the List of Scheme page of Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.
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Step 3: You will land on the List of Scheme page of Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.

Step 4: Step 4: Scroll down to the section "L. Tamilnadu differently abled welfare board schemes".
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Step 4: Scroll down to the section "L. Tamilnadu differently abled welfare board schemes".

Step 5: Step 5: Download the application form of the "S.No. 7 Reimbursement for purchase of spectacles for visually impaired persons Rs. 500".
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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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles by a Differently Abled Person" scheme in Tamil Nadu?
A: 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.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: 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.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: Commonly required documents may include proof of disability certification, residence proof, and a prescription from an eye specialist recommending the need for spectacles.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: A sum of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) is paid as an assistance.

Eligibility Criteria

1

Differently-abled persons holding identity cards issued by the welfare board for the differently abled.

Benefits

A sum of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) is paid as an assistance towards the reimbursement of the cost of spectacles for differently-abled persons.

Required Documents

# Document
1 National Disability Identity Card and Board Registration Details
2 Family card
3 Aadhaar card
4 Nasal mirror test evidence
5 The Receipt of buying nose glasses

How to Apply

1

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chennai district.

Offline Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chennai district.

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Step 2: Click on the Departments. Select Differently Abled Welfare, after selecting click on Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.

Offline Step 2: Click on the Departments. Select Differently Abled Welfare, after selecting click on Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.

3

Step 3: You will land on the List of Scheme page of Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.

Offline Step 3: You will land on the List of Scheme page of Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.

4

Step 4: Scroll down to the section "L. Tamilnadu differently abled welfare board schemes".

Offline Step 4: Scroll down to the section "L. Tamilnadu differently abled welfare board schemes".

5

Step 5: Download the application form of the "S.No. 7 Reimbursement for purchase of spectacles for visually impaired persons Rs. 500".

Offline Note: The application is to be submitted District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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