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Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment

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Program brief

Form of supportCash together with goods or services
Meant forDivyang (PwD)
LevelState, Maharashtra
FieldBusiness & Entrepreneurship
How to applyOffline
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Contents of this entry
  1. Overview
  2. Benefits
  3. Eligibility
  4. Documents
  5. Application steps
  6. Questions and answers

Overview

Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment

The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project. This scheme is 100% funded by Govt. of Maharashtra.

The "Financial Assistance to Disabled for Self Employment" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project. 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.

Further facts from the listing

Implementing agencyDistrict Social Welfare Offices Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. Of Maharashtra
Scheme forIndividual

Benefits

  1. Financial Assistance of up to Rs. 1,50,000/- is provided. 80% loan amount is provided by the Nationalized Bank.
  2. 20% subsidy of up to Rs. 30,000/- is provided by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance.

Eligibility

Age
18 to 50 years
Family income
Up to Rs. 1 lakh a year
Also for
Persons with disabilities, 40% or more
State
Maharashtra
  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 Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
  4. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
  5. The applicant should be in the 18 to 50 years age group.
  6. The annual income of the applicant should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/-.

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Application steps

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: 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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.

Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Questions and answers

What Percentage Of The Amount Of The Loan Is Provided By The Nationalized Bank?

80% loan amount is provided by the Nationalized Bank.

What Percentage Of The Subsidy Will Be Provided By The Department?

20% subsidy of up to Rs. 30,000/- is provided by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance.

What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?

The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project.

For What Purposes Can The Amount Of The Financial Assistance Be Utilized?

The amount of financial assistance can be utilized towards self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project.

What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That One Can Receive Through This Scheme?

The maximum amount of financial assistance that one can receive through this scheme is Rs. 1,50,000/-.

Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?

The target beneficiaries of this scheme are Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?

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

Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?

Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.

Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?

Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.

Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?

No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.

What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?

The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".

Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?

This is a 100% State Funded scheme.

Is There Any Application Fee?

No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.

Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?

No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?

The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.

Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?

No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.

Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?

The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/

Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?

The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare

What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?

The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042

Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?

The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts

Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?

You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en

Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?

No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.

Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?

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.

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