Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme

Description
"Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme" by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh provides financial assistance for the education and training of differently-abled children, who are regular students in a school or college. The application needs to be submitted in prescribed format to the District Office, Panchayat and Social Welfare / Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.

Benefits
• ₹150/- per month for the Students of 1st to 5th Standard
• ₹170/- per month for the Students of 6th to 8th Standard
• ₹190/- per month for the Students of 9th to 12th Standard

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
2. - The applicant should be a Student.
3. - The applicant should be differently-abled.
4. - The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
5. - The applicant should be a regular student in a college/technical school.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form available on the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form available on the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Office of Social Welfare / Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the institution.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Office of Social Welfare / Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the institution.

Required Documents
• Disability Certificate
• Residence Proof (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or any government-issued ID).
• Income Certificate
• Bonafide Certificate from the school, college, or technical institution.
• Previous Academic Marksheet
• Bank Account Details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the monthly financial benefits provided to students under this scheme?
A: Students receive [?]150/- per month for 1st to 5th standard, [?]170/- per month for 6th to 8th standard, and [?]190/- per month for 9th to 12th standard.

Q: What is the minimum disability percentage required to qualify for this scheme?
A: Applicants must have a disability of 40% or above to be eligible for the financial assistance.

Q: Can students from any state apply for this scholarship scheme?
A: No, only students who are residents of Chhattisgarh are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Q: What type of students are eligible to apply for this financial assistance?
A: Regular students enrolled in a school, college, or technical institution are eligible to apply.

Q: Is there any specific format for submitting the application form?
A: Yes, applicants must use the prescribed format available on the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.

Q: Where should the completed application form be submitted?
A: The application form must be submitted to the District Office, Panchayat, or Social Welfare/Janpad Panchayat Office through the Head of the Institution.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this financial assistance?
A: Applicants need a domicile certificate, disability certificate, proof of enrolment, and marksheets or passing certificates.

Q: Is a domicile certificate mandatory for applying to this scheme?
A: Yes, applicants must provide a domicile certificate to prove their residency in Chhattisgarh.

Q: Can a student with less than 40% disability apply for this scheme?
A: No, only students with a disability of 40% or above are eligible to apply.

Q: Can students from technical schools apply for this financial assistance?
A: Yes, regular students enrolled in technical schools are eligible to apply.

Q: Is there any age limit specified for applicants under this scheme?
A: No specific age limit is mentioned; however, applicants must be regular students in a school, college, or technical institution.

Q: What is the process to obtain the application form for this scheme?
A: Applicants can download and print the prescribed application form from the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.