Disabled State Level Award Scheme

Description
The scheme "Disabled State Level Award Scheme" is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. The objective of the scheme is to encourage persons with disabilities and organizations working for the interests of persons with disabilities and to motivate the community for the overall rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. From the year 2004-05, the state government decided to reward persons with disabilities for integrating them into society and giving them rights-based incentives. The above awards will be given every year on the occasion of "International Day with Disabilities". The categories of awards will be as follows:- - Best Disabled Employee - Best Employers Regarding Disabled Persons . - Best voluntary organization working for the benefit of the disabled. - The Best district providing provisional facilities in the disabled act

Benefits
• The following benefits are provided under the scheme:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be one of the following:
2. • A disabled employee in Chhattisgarh
3. • An employer of persons with disabilities
4. • A voluntary organization working for the benefit of persons with disabilities
5. • A district in Chhattisgarh providing provisional facilities as outlined in the Disabilities Act
6. The applicant should be from Chhattisgarh.
7. Among all the districts, the district which has done the most work for the facilities provided in the Act for the rehabilitation of all types of disabled persons in the area, will be rewarded.

Required Documents
• The details of the achievement along with supporting documents/papers.
• Adequate documentary evidence in support of the claim for the award.
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the main objectives of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to motivate and reward individuals and organizations that work towards the integration, rights, and overall rehabilitation of persons with disabilities in Chhattisgarh.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the awards under this scheme?
A: Eligibility includes disabled employees, employers of persons with disabilities, voluntary organizations working for disabled persons, and districts in Chhattisgarh that provide facilities as outlined in the Disabilities Act.

Q: What benefits are provided under the "Best Disabled Employee" category?
A: The award includes a cash prize of [?]5,001/-, an appreciation certificate, and a certificate for each category (Visually impaired, Hearing impaired, Locomotor, Cerebral palsy/multi-disability).

Q: What benefits are provided under the "Best Employers" category?
A: The award includes a cash prize of [?]10,000/-, an appreciation certificate, and a certificate for each category (Visually impaired, Hearing impaired, Locomotor, Cerebral palsy/multi-disability).

Q: What benefits are provided under the "Best Voluntary Organization Working for the Benefits of Disabled" category?
A: The award includes a cash prize of [?]5,001/-, an appreciation certificate, and a certificate for each category (Visually impaired, Hearing impaired, Locomotor, Cerebral palsy/multi-disability).

Q: What benefits are provided to "The Best District"?
A: The district receives a shield, an appreciation certificate, and a certificate for its efforts in providing rehabilitation, barrier-free environments, teaching-training, self-employment, and other facilities as outlined in the Disabilities Act.

Q: Can applicants from outside Chhattisgarh apply for these awards?
A: No, applicants must be from Chhattisgarh.

Q: How can one apply for the awards?
A: Applications must be submitted in the prescribed form to the Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department at the District Office.

Q: What is the selection process for the awards?
A: The selection is based on proposals received from the district collector's recommendation, which are reviewed by a state-level committee.

Q: Where should applications be sent?
A: Applications should be sent to the Joint Director/Deputy Director of the Panchayat and Social Welfare Department in the concerned district.

Q: What is the criteria for awarding the "Best District"?
A: The award is given to the district that has made significant efforts in providing facilities as per the Disabilities Act, including rehabilitation, barrier-free environments, and self-employment opportunities.

Q: How often are the awards given?
A: The awards will be given every year on the occasion of "International Day with Disabilities".