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Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons

'Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide readers allowance to visually impaired students, specific allowance rates based on the education level.

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About This Scheme

'Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide readers allowance to visually impaired students, specific allowance rates based on the education level ranging from secondary school to postgraduate and professional courses.

Benefits

₹3.0K · annual

Reader's allowance is being paid at the following rate:
  • 9th To 10th Standard - ₹3,000/- (per annum).
  • Degree Courses - ₹5,000/- (per annum).
  • Post Graduate and Professional Courses - ₹6,000/- (per annum).

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
  • The applicant should be a visually impaired student.

  • The applicant enrolled in 9th standard or above in a recognized/bonafide institution.

Required Documents

  • Reader Certificate (issued from the head of the institution).
  • National Identity Card of the Differently Abled.
  • Statement of Marks (previous qualifying examination).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹3.0K

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