Sarkari Yojana
Financial Assistance To Visually Challenged Teachers
About Financial Assistance To Visually Challenged Teachers
Objective To help visually challenged permanent teachers become self-reliant by giving them access to various teaching, learning, and research aids.
Purpose This scheme helps visually challenged permanent teachers carry on with teaching and research with a Reader’s support and various teaching/learning aids, by offering a Reader’s Allowance and funds to buy Braille books, recorded materials, and other related items/equipment.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Financial Assistance To Visually Challenged Teachers, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must hold a permanent teaching position…
The applicant must hold a permanent teaching position at a college; temporary, contractual, or ad-hoc teachers are excluded.
The scheme covers teachers with the following types…
The scheme covers teachers with the following types of blindness:
Fully Blind
Low Vision
A Government Hospital certificate is mandatory to confirm the nature of the visual impairment.
The teacher's college must be recognized under
The teacher's college must be recognized under:
Section 2(f) of the UGC Act
Section 12(B) of the UGC Act
The eligible teacher must be named in the…
The eligible teacher must be named in the consolidated list of visually challenged teachers the college submits to the UGC Regional Office/NRCB alongside its Twelfth Plan General Development Grant proposal.
Benefits Provided
Financial Assistance To Visually Challenged Teachers provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
This scheme offers visually challenged permanent teachers the following: 1. Financial Support An annual allowance of Rs. 36,000/- to cover teaching, learning, and research expenses. 2. Reader Support Funding to pay a Reader, helping the teacher carry out academic work effectively. 3. Access to Learning Materials Funds may be used to purchase:
Braille Books/Material
Braille Books/Material
Recorded Materials
Recorded Materials
Any other material or equipment needed for research,…
Any other material or equipment needed for research, teaching, and learning 4. Self-Dependence The scheme helps visually challenged teachers become self-reliant in their teaching and research work.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
1. Disability Certificate A Government Hospital certificate confirming the nature of blindness:
Fully Blind, OR
Fully Blind, OR
Low Vision 2
Low Vision 2. Reader's Receipt A revenue-stamped receipt from the Reader showing the honorarium paid. 3. Original Bills Original bills submitted by the teacher to the college for actual expenditure incurred.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance To Visually Challenged Teachers through the offline application process outlined below.
Prepare the Proposal
Prepare the Proposal: The college draws up the proposal strictly in the prescribed proforma format, including a consolidated list of all visually challenged teachers at the institute.
Submit the Proposal
Submit the Proposal: The proposal can be sent directly to the respective UGC Regional Office/NRCB, together with the Twelfth Plan General Development Grant proposal.
Approval by UGC
Approval by UGC: The UGC reviews and approves the proposal at its own level.
Release of First Installment
Release of First Installment: Once approved, the UGC releases the first installment of the admissible grant along with the approval letter.
Release of Subsequent Installments
Release of Subsequent Installments:
Later installments are paid on receipt of:
The previous grant's Utilization Certificate
A statement of the previous year's expenditure
Details of the visually challenged teachers concerned
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
**1. Non-Permanent Teachers**
The scheme is applicable only to permanent teachers. Teachers who are temporary, contractual, or ad-hoc are not covered under the scheme.
**2. Non-UGC Recognized Colleges**
Teachers working in colleges not recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act are not eligible for the scheme.
**3. Cap on Reader's Honorarium**
Payment to the Reader exceeding **Rs. 50/- per hour** is not reimbursable under the scheme.
**4. Excess over Annual Limit**
Any expenditure beyond Rs. 36,000/- per annum is not covered, regardless of actual expenses incurred.
**5. Bills Not Submitted**
Reimbursement will not be made unless original bills are submitted by the teacher to the college.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.