Sarkari Yojana

Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons gives free Behind-the-Ear hearing aids to hearing-impaired students of 6th standard and above, as well as self-employed and employed persons, to help improve their speech.

About Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons

A programme supplying Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids has been started by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. By motivating hearing-impaired students, self-employed people and those in jobs to use hearing aids, it seeks to strengthen their speech abilities.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The beneficiary must have a hearing impairment

The beneficiary must have a hearing impairment.

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The beneficiary must be a student of 6th…

The beneficiary must be a student of 6th standard or higher.

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The beneficiary must fall under one of these…

The beneficiary must fall under one of these groups:
Student
Self-Employed
Employed Persons.

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

Benefits Provided

Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Behind the ear hearing aids are supplied…

Behind the ear hearing aids are supplied free of charge.

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 differently abled person's National Identity Card

The differently abled person's National Identity Card.

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A certificate confirming hearing impairment

A certificate confirming hearing impairment.

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A Bonafide Certificate issued by the Head Master…

A Bonafide Certificate issued by the Head Master of the school or Principal of the college concerned.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons through the offline application process outlined below.

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Visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer within…

Visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer within office hours and obtain a printed copy of the prescribed application form from the staff member specially designated to hand out and accept completed applications.

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Fill every compulsory field of the form and…

Fill every compulsory field of the form and attach copies of all mandatory documents, with self-attestation wherever needed.

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Lodge the completed and signed form, along with…

Lodge the completed and signed form, along with the documents, with the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the District…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer receiving the application, making sure it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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