Vijayamritham Scheme - Cash Award For Meritorious Children With Disabilities

Description
The scheme “Vijayamritham Scheme - Cash Award for Meritorious Children with Disabilities” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. The government of Kerala has devised this scheme to provide a one-time cash award as motivation and helping hand to meritorious differently-abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate & Professional courses. Through this scheme, the government aims to mainstream Children with Disabilities and create awareness among them of their fundamental rights. The differently-abled persons face several obstacles in all spheres of life. Persons with disability are the marginalized groups, who are socially, educationally, and economically deprived. Especially in the case of Children with Disability CWD , they struggle hard even to complete formal primary education. The Department of Social Justice is bound to guarantee access to a quality inclusive education for all children with disabilities.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• The amount of the award is as under:
• 2. As a token of appreciation, certificates, and mementos will also be presented to the selected students.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a differently abled student.
2. The applicant should have a 40% disability or more.
3. The applicant must complete their studies in the educational institutions within the State of Kerala.
4. The differently abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate &amp;amp; Professional courses are eligible to apply under the scheme.
5. The students who have secured 60% marks for Arts subjects, 80% marks for Science subject and 60 % &amp;amp; above for Post-Graduation &amp;amp; Professional Courses.
6. The applicants must have passed the courses from Government / Aided Colleges/ Other Affiliated Institutions (Parallel Colleges, Distance Education Centers).
7. The applicants must have passed the examination in the first attempt.
8. **Note:** If two or more students have the same eligibility then priority must be given to a student with a higher disability percentage.

Required Documents
• Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Disability certificate from Medical board/Disability Identity card
• Attested copy of the course completion certificate (along with mark sheet)
• Bank details- Copy of Bank Passbook
• Other documents, if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Vijayamritham Scheme - Cash Award for Meritorious Children with Disabilities” scheme?
A: The government of Kerala has launched this scheme to provide a one-time cash award as motivation and helping hand to meritorious differently-abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate & Professional courses. Through this scheme, the government aims to mainstream Children with Disabilities and create awareness among them of their fundamental rights.

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 differently abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate & Professional courses are eligible to apply under the scheme.

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

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

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

Q: Are only students studying in educational institutions in Kerala eligible to apply?
A: Yes, the applicant must complete their studies in the educational institutions within the State of Kerala.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, a one-time cash award of [?]8000/- for Degree / Equivalent courses and [?]10,000/- for Post-Graduation & Professional Courses will be given to meritorious differently-abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate & Professional courses. Also, as a token of appreciation, certificates, and mementos will also be presented to the selected students.

Q: What is the criterion for the percentage of marks for different subjects?
A: The criterion for a percentage of marks is as 60% marks for Arts subjects, 80% marks for Science subjects, and 60 % & above for Post-Graduation & Professional Courses.

Q: Which student will be given priority if the eligibility of both is the same?
A: If two or more students have the same eligibility then priority must be given to a student with a higher disability percentage.

Q: Can a student apply under the scheme if he is passed the course from a private institution?
A: The applicants should have passed the courses from Government / Aided Colleges/ Other Affiliated Institutions (Parallel Colleges, Distance Education Centres).

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