Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance To Self-Employment For Trained Disabled Persons

Maharashtra
Quick Summary: Maharashtra helps persons with 40% or more disability who have completed vocational training at a government or recognised institution buy equipment to start their own business.

About Financial Assistance To Self-Employment For Trained Disabled Persons

Under the “Financial Assistance to Self-Employment for Trained Disabled Persons” scheme of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra, disabled persons who finish vocational training at a government or recognised institution receive funds to buy the equipment they need to launch their own business. The scheme is restricted to permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra, and the Govt. of Maharashtra meets 100% of its cost.

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 Self-Employment For Trained Disabled Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Vocational Training must have been completed at a…

Vocational Training must have been completed at a Government or Government Recognized Institution.

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Only Indian citizens may apply

Only Indian citizens may apply.

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The applicant must be a permanent resident of…

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.

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The applicant must be a Person with Disability,…

The applicant must be a Person with Disability, for example Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc.

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Disability of 40% or more is required

Disability of 40% or more is required.

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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A business proposal stating the estimated project cost

A business proposal stating the estimated project cost.

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Evidence of having completed Vocational Training at a…

Evidence of having completed Vocational Training at a Government or Government Recognized Institution.

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A copy of the Aadhaar Card

A copy of the Aadhaar Card.

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Age proof such as a Birth Certificate or…

Age proof such as a Birth Certificate or Class 10th/12th Marksheet, etc.

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Two passport sized photographs carrying the applicant's signature…

Two passport sized photographs carrying the applicant's signature across.

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Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate confirming residence in…

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

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A certificate of disability

A certificate of disability.

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

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

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Any further paper the District Social Welfare Office…

Any further paper the District Social Welfare Office may call for.

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 Self-Employment For Trained Disabled Persons through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go in person to the District Social Welfare…

Go in person to the District Social Welfare Office and collect a printed form for this scheme from the officer concerned.

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Enter information in all mandatory fields, attach the…

Enter information in all mandatory fields, attach the passport-sized photograph signed across, and enclose self-attested copies of all required documents.

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Present the filled and signed form along with…

Present the filled and signed form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.

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Keep the receipt/acknowledgment issued by the District Social…

Keep the receipt/acknowledgment issued by the District Social Welfare Office as evidence that you have applied.

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