Sarkari Yojana

Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students

Goa
Quick Summary: Goa's Directorate of Social Welfare pays physically handicapped school students a monthly stipend of ₹200 to ₹300 for 11 months, in two installments. Families must have combined income of no more than ₹25,000 a year, and applications are made on the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal.

About Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students

Run by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, the “Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students” seeks to raise the educational level of handicapped children in standards 1st to 10th through financial support. Parents who cannot afford to send their children to school are given monthly stipends between ₹200 and ₹300. Applications are submitted online, and implementation is through the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Bonafide residence in the State of Goa is…

Bonafide residence in the State of Goa is required

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The student has to be enrolled as a…

The student has to be enrolled as a regular student at a recognized school

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Combined yearly income of the parents/guardian must not…

Combined yearly income of the parents/guardian must not go above ₹25,000

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The student must be physically handicapped as defined…

The student must be physically handicapped as defined under Rule 4 read with Rule 5

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Repeating the current standard disqualifies the student (the…

Repeating the current standard disqualifies the student (the Director may condone one failure)

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Students living in, or maintained by, government institutions,…

Students living in, or maintained by, government institutions, local bodies, or grant-receiving private organizations are not eligible

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No other stipend or scholarship may be drawn…

No other stipend or scholarship may be drawn at the same time

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Where other conditions are satisfied, more than one…

Where other conditions are satisfied, more than one handicapped child from a family can benefit

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

Benefits Provided

Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Monthly Stipend Rates

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Standards 1 to 4

Standards 1 to 4: ₹200 each month

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Standards 5 to 8

Standards 5 to 8: ₹200 each month

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Standards 9 to 12

Standards 9 to 12: ₹300 each month Duration: 11 months, covering the full academic year Disbursement: Paid in two installments, in September and January

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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The student's Aadhaar Card

The student's Aadhaar Card

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A Caste Certificate (remains valid for 3 years…

A Caste Certificate (remains valid for 3 years from the date of issue)

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An Income Certificate (remains valid for 3 years…

An Income Certificate (remains valid for 3 years from the date of issue)

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The mark sheet

The mark sheet

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The receipt for fees paid

The receipt for fees paid

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Details of the bank account

Details of the bank account

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students through the online application process outlined below.

For Registration

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Open the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of…

Open the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa, at its Official Website.

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Select "Register" in the top right corner of…

Select "Register" in the top right corner of the landing page to reach the registration page.

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In the "Student Registration" section of that page,…

In the "Student Registration" section of that page, select "Click Here". Enter the following details in the Student Registration Form: Student's Name, Gender, Category, Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY), Aadhaar Number, House Number, Waddo/Street, Village Panchayat/Municipality, District, Taluka, Assembly/Constituency, City/Town/Village, PIN Code, Mobile Number, Email ID.

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Choose a password of 8 to 15 characters…

Choose a password of 8 to 15 characters and type it again to confirm.

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Select "Register", then answer "Yes" on the Confirmation…

Select "Register", then answer "Yes" on the Confirmation Popup. For Application

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After registering, open the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal,…

After registering, open the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa, at its Official Website.

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Select "Login" in the top right corner of…

Select "Login" in the top right corner of the landing page.

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Type your username, password and the captcha code…

Type your username, password and the captcha code on the login page, then select "Login".

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Once logged in, you will see the schemes…

Once logged in, you will see the schemes you qualify for; select the one you want to apply to.

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Under the "Apply" section in the side navigation…

Under the "Apply" section in the side navigation bar, select "Fresh Application".

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Complete every mandatory field of the Application Form,…

Complete every mandatory field of the Application Form, upload the required documents in the given format and size, and select "Submit". Post Application Process 1. Once the application is submitted, your school/institution checks it and forwards it to the directorate for further scrutiny. 2. If there is a problem with the form or the uploaded documents, the school/institution may return the application to the student to be corrected and resubmitted. Track Your Application

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Select "Track Application" in the side navigation bar

Select "Track Application" in the side navigation bar.

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Enter your Aadhaar Number and Date of Birth…

Enter your Aadhaar Number and Date of Birth on the following page and select "Submit". Contact Us https://cmscholarship.goa.gov.in/fcontactus.aspx

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