Vidyajyothi Scheme- Financial Aid For Uniforms And Study Materials To PH Students

Description
The scheme “Vidyajyothi Scheme- Financial Aid for Uniforms and Study Materials to PH Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Social Justice Department with the help of Kerala Social Security Mission conducted a State-wide disability survey and it has been identified that there are 7,79,793 differently-abled persons out of which 1,30,799 persons are below the age of 18 years. For the educational upliftment of such PH students, Social Justice Department has initiated this scheme which provides financial assistance for the purchase of uniforms and study materials.

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Benefits
• Financial assistance is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above for the purchase of study materials and uniforms on the following basis:
• **Sl. No.****Course/Class****Assistance for Study materials****Assistance for Uniform**19th to 10th Standard@ ₹1000/- each (50 children from each district)@ ₹1500/- (30 children from each district)2+1, +2, ITI, Polytechnic, VHSC@ ₹2000/- each (50 children from each district)@ ₹1500/- each (30 children from each district)3Degree, Diploma, Professional Courses@ ₹3000/- each (25 children from each district)Nil4Post Graduation@ ₹3000/- each (20 children from each district)Nil

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The applicant should be studying in Government / Aided Institution in Kerala.
4. The financial assistance will be given to the students who are studying in Class 9th to Post-Graduation.
5. The applicant who has 40% or more disability is eligible to apply under the scheme.
6. The applicant’s annual family income is not applicable under this scheme.
7. **Note:** The preference will be given to the students of Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration Process:
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Registration Process:

Step 2: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal

Step 3: Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”

Step 4: Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.

Step 5: Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.

Step 6: Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Login/Application Process:

Step 7: Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.

Step 8: Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.

Step 9: Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.

Step 10: Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.

Step 11: Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.

Step 12: Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Required Documents
• Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Copy of BPL Card
• Disability Certificate/ Copy of Disability Identification Card
• Educational Certificate
• Certificate from Head of School/College
• Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
• Other documents, if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Vidyajyothi Scheme”?
A: For the educational upliftment of differently-abled students, Social Justice Department, Kerala has launched this scheme to provide financial assistance to differently-abled students for the purchase of uniforms and study materials.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The students who have 40% or more disability studying in Government / Aided Institutions in Kerala are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for the student with disablility?
A: Yes, only students with disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Which classes of students are eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: The students who are studying in Class 9th to Post-Graduation are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: What should be the disability percentage of the students applying under the scheme?
A: The students should have 40% or more disability.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.

Q: Should the students be studying in Government / Aided Institutions in Kerala to avail the benefits of the scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant should be studying in Government / Aided Institution in Kerala.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above for the purchase of study materials and uniforms.

Q: Is this scheme only for BPL Category?
A: No, but the preference will be given to the students who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Q: Is there any criterion for annual family income?
A: No, the applicant's annual family income is not applicable under this scheme.

Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in