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The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme

The objective of this Scheme is to provide monthly Financial Assistance to females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack. This scheme is fully state-sponsored.

Start date20 Jun 2017

Last verifiedToday

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About This Scheme

The scheme “The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Security And Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab in the year 2017. The objective of the Scheme is to provide monthly Financial Assistance to females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack. This scheme is fully state-sponsored.

Benefits

₹8.0K · monthly

1. The Financial Assistance of ₹8,000/- per month is given to rehabilitate the victims of acid attack and make them self-reliant.

Note: The amount of payment is directly transferred to the account of the beneficiary by the directorate online.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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An applicant shall be required to submit the following documents with the application:-
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A medical certificate to the effect that the applicant has been rendered disabled due to an acid attack
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Copy of F.I.R/ complaint
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An attested copy of any one of the documents- Voter list, Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC), Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving License, Residence certificate
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Particulars of the Bank Account of the applicant (along with the IFSC Code and Aadhaar Card No., if available)
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Any other document, as required
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Note: Medical certificate must have been issued by a certifying authority prescribed under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 as amended from time to time, or under the corresponding provision of an enactment coming into force at a later stage as a replacement of the above-mentioned Act.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹8.0K
Launched: 20 Jun 2017