Under this scheme, financial support is provided to differently-abled students for purchasing essential items such as books and uniforms. Students enrolled in both government and private schools are eligible to receive a monthly stipend.
Handicapped Students Stipend Mizoram - Introduction
The Handicapped Students Stipend scheme was launched by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Mizoram. Under this scheme, financial support is provided to differently-abled students for purchasing essential items such as books and uniforms. Students enrolled in both government and private schools are eligible to receive a monthly stipend.
Benefits
- Up to Class 4th – ₹30/- per month per student (₹360/- per annum)
- Class 5th to Class 7th – ₹40/- per month per student (₹480/- per annum)
- Class 8th to Class 12th – ₹85/- per month per student (₹1020/- per annum)
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Mizoram.
- The applicant should be a disabled person.
- The applicant should be a student enrolled in a government or private school.
- The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
Application Process
- Step 1: The applicant writes the application on plain paper.
- Step 2: In the application form attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attestation, if required).
- Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
- Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority 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).
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