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Provision of Special Assistance for Development of Low-Cost Educational Materials (SIPDA)

The scheme aims to provide financial support for the development and supply of low-cost educational materials for visually impaired students. Through this scheme, grants are provided to implementing agencies for purchasing and producing assistive learning devices.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Provision of Special Assistance for Development of Low-Cost Educational Materials (SIPDA)" under the Scheme for Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (SIPDA), aims to financially support the creation and modernization of assistive educational tools for visually impaired students pursuing school and higher education. Through this scheme, implementing agencies receive grants to procure, produce, and enhance the capacity of institutions producing educational aids such as Braille presses and digital books. The scheme is implemented by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD).

Benefits

Support for Braille Presses: Assistance is given for the installation of new Braille presses and enhancement of the capacity and modernization of existing Braille presses. - Upgradation of Talking Book Studios: Financial support is offered for increasing the capacity and modernization of existing Talking Book Studios. - Creation and Enhancement of Digital Book Production Centers: Grants are available for setting up new Digital Book Production Centers and modernizing existing centers to improve production capabilities. - Support for Large Print Book Production: Funding is provided for establishing new Large Print Book Production Centers and increasing the capacity and modernization of existing large print facilities.

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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Unique Disability ID (UDID)
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Date of Birth
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Parent/Guardian's Mobile Number
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School Details
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Project Proposal outlining the development and production of education support materials.
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Relevant Financial Statements (for recurring and non-recurring grant applications).
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Any other documents as required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level: Central Government