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The Scheme Of State Award For Disabled

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

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Overview

The "The Scheme of State Award for Disabled" is a scheme by the Dept. of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, every year, the State Government felicitates awards to the Best Disabled Employees/Employers/Placement Agencies who have done outstanding work.

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Description
The "The Scheme of State Award for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, every year, the State Government felicitates awards to the Best Disabled Employees / Employers / Placement Agencies who have done outstanding work in various fields. 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
• Category 1: Best Employees (Visually Handicapped, Hearing Handicapped, Orthopedically Handicapped, Mentally Retarded)
• No. of Awards: 12
• Composition of Award: ₹10,000/- in Cash, a Citation, and a Certificate.
• Category 2: Best Employer (Govt. / Public / Private Sector)
• No. of Awards: 2
• Composition of Award: ₹25,000/- in Cash, a Citation, and a Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an Employee or an Employer or a Placement Agency.
2. If the applicant is an Employee or an Employer:
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. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
6. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.

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.
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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.

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
• Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of Employment.
• Bio-Data.
• Proof of Outstanding Work in the respective field.
• 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: 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 Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.

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: Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
A: No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.

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: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is completely free of cost.

Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.

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/disability-welfare

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 an Employee or an Employer or a Placement Agency.

2

If the applicant is an Employee or an Employer:

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

The applicant should be a citizen of India.

6

The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.

Benefits

Category 1: Best Employees (Visually Handicapped, Hearing Handicapped, Orthopedically Handicapped, Mentally Retarded)

No. of Awards: 12

Composition of Award: ₹10,000/- in Cash, a Citation, and a Certificate.

Category 2: Best Employer (Govt. / Public / Private Sector)

No. of Awards: 2

Composition of Award: ₹25,000/- in Cash, a Citation, and a Certificate.

Required Documents

# Document
1 Aadhaar Card.
2 Proof of Employment.
3 Bio-Data.
4 Proof of Outstanding Work in the respective field.
5 Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc).
6 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
7 Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
8 Disability Certificate.
9 Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
10 Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.

How to Apply

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.

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.

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.

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

Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.

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