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Special Education And Vocational Training Through Government Institutions
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
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Overview
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 Maharashtra are eligible.
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Description
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.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
3. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
4. The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
5. For Special Education, the age of the applicant should be between 6 to 18 years.
6. For Vocational Education, the age of the applicant should be 18 years and above.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: 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.
Offline
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Step 2: 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.
Offline
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Required Documents
• Proof of Enrollment into the Government Institution.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc)
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across)
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Disability Certificate.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
A: The target beneficiaries of this scheme are Children with Disability.
Q: To Which Age Group Will The Special Education Be Provided?
A: Special Education is provided to children with disability between the age group of 6 to 18 years.
Q: To Which Age Group Will Vocational Education Be Provided?
A: Vocational Education is provided to children with disability who are above the age of 18 years.
Q: What Additional Facilities Are Provided To The Children Through This Scheme?
A: Through this scheme, free facilities of food, shelter, clothing, and education are also provided through the government institutions.
Q: Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
A: Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Are Orthopedically Handicapped Children Also Covered In This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped children.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/awards
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to 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.
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.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
3. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
4. The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
5. For Special Education, the age of the applicant should be between 6 to 18 years.
6. For Vocational Education, the age of the applicant should be 18 years and above.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: 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.
Offline
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Step 2: 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.
Offline
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Required Documents
• Proof of Enrollment into the Government Institution.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc)
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across)
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Disability Certificate.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
A: The target beneficiaries of this scheme are Children with Disability.
Q: To Which Age Group Will The Special Education Be Provided?
A: Special Education is provided to children with disability between the age group of 6 to 18 years.
Q: To Which Age Group Will Vocational Education Be Provided?
A: Vocational Education is provided to children with disability who are above the age of 18 years.
Q: What Additional Facilities Are Provided To The Children Through This Scheme?
A: Through this scheme, free facilities of food, shelter, clothing, and education are also provided through the government institutions.
Q: Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
A: Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Are Orthopedically Handicapped Children Also Covered In This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped children.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/awards
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to 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.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
3
The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
4
The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
5
For Special Education, the age of the applicant should be between 6 to 18 years.
6
For Vocational Education, the age of the applicant should be 18 years and above.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of Enrollment into the Government Institution. |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 3 | Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc) |
| 4 | 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across) |
| 5 | Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra. |
| 6 | Disability Certificate. |
| 7 | Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc). |
| 8 | Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office. |
How to Apply
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Step 1: 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.
Offline Step 1: 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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Step 2: 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.
Offline Step 2: 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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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
4
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
The target beneficiaries of this scheme are Children with Disability.
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