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Special Education - Tamil Nadu

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Special Education - Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu

Special Education - Tamil Nadu is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tamil Nadu.

Apply for Special Education - Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu

Scheme Overview

The scheme 'Special Education by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide free special education, & vocational training to the visually impaired, hearing-impaired person.

Eligibility Criteria

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The child should be a visually impaired, hearing impaired, intellectual disability, and locomotor differently abled person.

2

A child's age should be 5 years and above.

Benefits

Free special education, vocational training, boarding and lodging.

Every year four sets of uniforms and textbooks are given free of cost.

Required Documents

# Document
1 National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Person.
2 Birth Certificate.

How to Apply in Tamil Nadu

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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Head Masters/Principals of special schools and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect f…

Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Head Masters/Principals of special schools and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

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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).

Offline 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 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer/Head Master of the Government special school for the differently abled concerned.

Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer/Head Master of the Government special school for the differently abled concerned.

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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique id…

Offline Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Common questions in Tamil Nadu

Who can apply for Special Education - Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu?

Eligible residents of Tamil Nadu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Special Education - Tamil Nadu. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.

What documents are required for Special Education - Tamil Nadu in Tamil Nadu?

Applicants in Tamil Nadu typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visually impaired, hearing impaired, intellectually disabled, and locomotor differently abled persons are eligible for free special education, vocational training, boarding, and lodging under this scheme.

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