Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme

Haryana
Quick Summary: Haryana pays ₹2150/- a month for each child aged 0-18 with severe mental, multiple or orthopaedic disability who cannot attend formal education, to support families caring for them at home.

About Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme

Introduced in 2008-09 by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana, the “Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme” supports mentally retarded and multiple disabled children aged 0-18 years who cannot take part in formal education, training, etc. because of their disability. These children rely entirely on their parents and relatives and require round-the-clock supervision and care at home. From April 2023, assistance is payable @ ₹2150/- p.m. for every such disabled child in the applicant’s family.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Department Of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government Of Haryana

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Apr 2008

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The child must have a physical disability and…

The child must have a physical disability and be aged between 0-18 years.

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Because of the disability, the child cannot attend…

Because of the disability, the child cannot attend formal education, training, etc.

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The child must be a domicile of Haryana…

The child must be a domicile of Haryana state and must have lived in Haryana State for the three years preceding the application.

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A Civil Surgeon's medical certificate must confirm one…

A Civil Surgeon's medical certificate must confirm one of these disabilities:-
Mental Retardation with an I.Q. of 50 or below, or disability of 70% and above.
Cerebral palsy.
Autism.
Multiple disabilities adding up to 70% or more permanent disability, as defined in clause (i) of Section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996).
Orthopedic disability with 100% permanent disability, namely:-

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Myhopathy

Myhopathy

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Paraplegic

Paraplegic

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Quadri Plegia

Quadri Plegia

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The child's parents and close relatives must be…

The child's parents and close relatives must be unable to support him/her financially, and the combined income of the parents, close relatives or the child from all sources must be below the level prescribed under the Minimum Wages, supported by income proof verified by the competent authority.

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

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The state government pays ₹2150/- for each disabled…

The state government pays ₹2150/- for each disabled child in the applicant's family.

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All non-school-going disabled children within one family can…

All non-school-going disabled children within one family can receive the assistance. Note: On turning 18 years old, the beneficiary becomes automatically eligible for a handicapped pension.

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:

1. Age Proof: (one of these)
A birth certificate from the Registrar of Birth & Death.
An affidavit attested by a First Class Magistrate, or
A certificate from a Gazetted officer of the State/ Central Govt. 2. Residential Proof: (one self-attested document issued more than 5 years ago)
A Ration Card from the Food & Supplies Department, Haryana
The parents'/Guardian's Voter Card from the Election Department, Haryana
An entry for the applicant in the voter list showing the parents'/Guardian's photograph (Election Department, Haryana)
Where none of these exists, a self-declaration with other documentary proof, to be verified by the District Social Welfare Officer. 3. Medical Certificate issued by the Civil Surgeon having the following disabilities:-
Mental Retardation with an I.Q. of 50 or less, or disability of 70% and above.
Cerebral palsy.
Autism.
Multiple disabilities totalling 70% or more permanent disability as defined in clause (i) of Section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996).
Orthopaedic disability with 100% permanent disability, specifically:

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Myhopathy

Myhopathy

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Paraplegic

Paraplegic

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Quadri Plegia

Quadri Plegia

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The child's Aadhaar Card

The child's Aadhaar Card

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Recent passport-size photographs

Recent passport-size photographs

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Savings bank account details of the applicant along…

Savings bank account details of the applicant along with a passbook photocopy.

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A valid Family I.D

A valid Family I.D.

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An income certificate from the competent authority

An income certificate from the competent authority

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

2008-04-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Pick up a form at the Social Welfare…

Pick up a form at the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) office of your Block/District; alternatively, the non-school going disabled children application form is downloadable from the Department's Official Website.

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Fill the form in and enclose every essential…

Fill the form in and enclose every essential document.

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Get the filled form attested by the authority…

Get the filled form attested by the authority specified in the form itself.

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Lodge the form at the Social Welfare Department…

Lodge the form at the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) office for your Block/District.

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

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Log on to the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal

Log on to the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal

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Existing users sign in with their credentials, while…

Existing users sign in with their credentials, while new users first create an account by filling in their details.

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Use the “Check Your Eligibility” option and enter…

Use the “Check Your Eligibility” option and enter the required details.

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Choose Social Justice And Empowerment as the department,…

Choose Social Justice And Empowerment as the department, Or search directly by the scheme name

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Press “Apply for Service/Scheme”

Press “Apply for Service/Scheme”

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Enter every mandatory detail and submit the form

Enter every mandatory detail and submit the form.

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

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

1. The assistance would not be given to such children who are already receiving assistance under the Scholarship, Unemployment Allowance, and Handicapped Pension Schemes being implemented by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Haryana.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References