Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities
in Haryana
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Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities in Haryana
Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Haryana.
Apply for Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities in Haryana
Scheme Overview
The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes & Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam. Under the scheme, loans of up to ₹5 lakhs are provided to persons with disabilities who are either employed in reputable organizations or have received confirmed appointment letters.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
The applicant should have a disability of at least 40%.
The age of the applicant should be above 18 years. For persons with mental retardation, the age is relaxed to 14 years instead of the usual 18 years.
The applicant should be employed, either working in a reputable organization or have a confirmed appointment letter.
**Note 1:** The head of the organization should certify that the proposed assistive device will improve the applicant's employability and that the device is not provided by the organization.
**Note 2:** For self-employment, the need for an assistive device will be assessed by the authority (SCA/RRB, etc.) scrutinizing the application and will be recommended accordingly.
Benefits
Under this scheme, loans of up to ₹5 lakhs are provided to the target group for the purchase of assistive devices such as screen readers, motorized tricycles, scooty, hearing aids, etc., including the cost of retrofitting, to enhance their employability or improve self-employment prospects.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity/Citizenship proof i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Proof of age |
| 3 | Resident Proof/Address Proof/Ownership Proof i.e. Haryana Domicile Certificate |
| 4 | Caste/Religion/Community Proof |
| 5 | Disability Certificate |
| 6 | Passport-size photograph of applicant |
| 7 | Bank account details |
| 8 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Haryana
Who can apply for Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities in Haryana?
Eligible residents of Haryana who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities in Haryana?
Applicants in Haryana typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Permanent residents of Haryana with a disability of 40% or more, aged above 18 years (or 14 years for persons with mental retardation), and employed or having a confirmed appointment letter are eligible.