Sarkari Yojana

Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme

Chhattisgarh
Quick Summary: Chhattisgarh's Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme pays differently-abled regular students with 40% or more disability ₹150 to ₹190 a month depending on their class, applied for through the head of the institution.

About Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme

The Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, runs the “Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme” to fund the schooling and training of differently-abled children enrolled as regular students in a school or college. Applications in the prescribed format are routed through the Head of the Institution to the District Office, Panchayat and Social Welfare / Janpad Panchayat Office.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Must be a resident of Chhattisgarh

Must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.

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Must be a Student

Must be a Student.

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Must be a differently-abled person

Must be a differently-abled person.

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Must have a disability of 40% or more

Must have a disability of 40% or more.

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Must be enrolled as a regular student in…

Must be enrolled as a regular student in a college/technical school.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Students of 1st to 5th Standard receive ₹150/-…

Students of 1st to 5th Standard receive ₹150/- per month

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Students of 6th to 8th Standard receive ₹170/-…

Students of 6th to 8th Standard receive ₹170/- per month

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Students of 9th to 12th Standard receive ₹190/-…

Students of 9th to 12th Standard receive ₹190/- per month

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Medical certificate confirming the disability

Medical certificate confirming the disability

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Proof of residence (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or…

Proof of residence (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or another government-issued ID).

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Certificate of family income

Certificate of family income

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Bonafide Certificate issued by the school, college, or…

Bonafide Certificate issued by the school, college, or technical institution.

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Mark sheet from the last academic examination

Mark sheet from the last academic examination

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Particulars of the student's bank account

Particulars of the student's bank account

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Divyangjan Scholarship Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print the prescribed format of the application form…

Print the prescribed format of the application form from the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.

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Complete every compulsory field and enclose copies of…

Complete every compulsory field and enclose copies of the required documents, self-attesting them if needed.

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Through the Head of the institution, lodge the…

Through the Head of the institution, lodge the completed and signed form with its documents at the District Office of Social Welfare / Janpad Panchayat Office, within the deadline if one is set.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References