Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment

Maharashtra
Quick Summary: Maharashtra supports unemployed persons with 40% or more disability, aged 18 to 50 with income below ₹1,00,000/-, with funds to start self-employment, small businesses or agro-based projects.

About Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment

Offered by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra, the “Financial Assistance to Disabled for Self Employment” scheme aims to help unemployed persons with disabilities become self-employed. It gives them money to set up self-employment ventures, small-scale businesses and agro-based projects. The scheme is open solely to permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra and is funded 100% by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

District Social Welfare Offices Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. Of Maharashtra

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must hold Indian citizenship

Applicants must hold Indian citizenship.

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Applicants must be permanent residents of Maharashtra State

Applicants must be permanent residents of Maharashtra State.

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Applicants must be Persons with Disability (such as…

Applicants must be Persons with Disability (such as Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).

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The certified disability must be 40% or higher

The certified disability must be 40% or higher.

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Applicants must be aged between 18 to 50…

Applicants must be aged between 18 to 50 years.

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Yearly income of the applicant must be below…

Yearly income of the applicant must be below ₹1,00,000/-.

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

Documents Required

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

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Aadhaar Card of the applicant

Aadhaar Card of the applicant.

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A document proving age, e.g

A document proving age, e.g. Birth Certificate or Class 10th/12th Marksheet, etc.

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Two passport sized photographs with signature across them

Two passport sized photographs with signature across them.

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Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate showing residence in…

Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate showing residence in the State of Maharashtra.

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Certificate of disability

Certificate of disability.

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Certificate of income

Certificate of income.

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Bank Account information (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address,…

Bank Account information (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).

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Any extra document that the District Social Welfare…

Any extra document that the District Social Welfare Office requires.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment through the offline application process outlined below.

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Approach the District Social Welfare Office and obtain…

Approach the District Social Welfare Office and obtain the printed application format for this scheme from the officer in charge.

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Fill out all compulsory fields, stick on the…

Fill out all compulsory fields, stick on the passport-sized photograph with your signature across it, and add self-attested copies of every required document.

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Lodge the signed, completed form and documents with…

Lodge the signed, completed form and documents with the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.

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Make sure to get an acknowledgment/receipt from the…

Make sure to get an acknowledgment/receipt from the District Social Welfare Office as proof that the application was submitted.

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