The objective of this scheme is to uplift the status of the girls with disabilities in the rural areas & also to make themselves reliant by paying incentives in the form of Attendance Scholarship to these girls.
Rate of Scholarship
1. Rs. 2500 per annum for the girl students up to 10th standard.
2. Rs. 3000 per annum for the girl students from 10+1 onwards.
Eligibility
1. All rural girl students having 40 % and above disability (In any disability contained in the schedule of RPwD Act 2016) certificate.
2. The monthly income of family/guardians should not exceed Rs. 5000/- per month.
2. Minimum attendance should be 70 %.
Mode of application
Application for scholarship is submitted to Head of school/ college/ institution who after verifying it shall forward to the DSSO of the concerned district.
Benefits
The Girl Students with Disabilities in the rural areas are encouraged to continue studies and reducing drop outs.
Documents
Disability Certificate/ UDID showing 40 % and above disability, income certificate showing less than Rs. 60,000 P.A. income of parents and copy of the bank account details.
Mode of Payment
The District Social Security Officer shall credit the scholarship online in the bank account of the student.
Grievances Redressal
• District Social Security Officer
• Head Office, Helpline (0172-2608746)
dsswcd@punjab.gov.in