Sarkari Yojana

Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired identifies and assesses visually impaired children aged 6 or below and prepares them for mainstream schooling, in Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Thiruchirapalli, Thiruvannamalai and Vellore.

About Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired

Launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, the “Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired” identifies and assesses children with visual impairment and gets them ready for mainstream education. These centres function in 6 Districts: Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Thiruchirapalli, Thiruvannamalai and Vellore.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The child must have a visual impairment

The child must have a visual impairment.

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The child's age must not exceed 6 years

The child's age must not exceed 6 years.

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

Benefits Provided

Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The Early Intervention Centre identifies visually impaired…

The Early Intervention Centre identifies visually impaired children and prepares them to enter mainstream education.

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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National Identity Card of the Differently Abled held…

National Identity Card of the Differently Abled held by the child.

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Proof of birth in the form of a…

Proof of birth in the form of a birth certificate.

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Any other paper the authorities may require

Any other paper the authorities may require.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired through the offline application process outlined below.

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The parent/guardian should approach the District Differently Abled…

The parent/guardian should approach the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer during working hours and get the prescribed application form in printed form from the staff specifically tasked with distributing and collecting completed applications.

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Complete the mandatory fields on the form and…

Complete the mandatory fields on the form and add copies of the necessary documents, self-attested if required.

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Turn in the filled-in and signed form plus…

Turn in the filled-in and signed form plus documents at the office of the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

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Secure an acknowledgment or receipt from the District…

Secure an acknowledgment or receipt from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer showing 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