The “Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children Scheme” is an initiative by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana, launched during 2008-09. This scheme provides monthly financial support of ₹2,150 to families with mentally retarded and multiple disabled children (aged 0-18 years) who are unable to attend formal education or training due to their disabilities. These children, who depend entirely on their families for care and supervision, become eligible for a handicapped pension once they turn 18.
Benefits
- Monthly Financial Assistance:
Each eligible disabled child receives ₹2,150 per month. - Future Pension Transition:
Upon reaching 18 years, the beneficiary becomes eligible for a handicapped pension.
Eligibility
To qualify for this scheme, the following conditions must be met:
- Age:
The child must be between 0 and 18 years of age. - Disability:
The child must have a physical or mental disability that prevents them from attending formal education or training. The eligibility is confirmed through a Medical Certificate issued by the Civil Surgeon, detailing one of the following:- Mental retardation with an IQ not exceeding 50 or a disability percentage of 70% and above.
- Cerebral palsy.
- Autism.
- Multiple disabilities with a total permanent disability of 70% or more as defined in the Persons with Disabilities (Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996).
- Orthopedic disabilities with 100% permanent disability (e.g., myhopathy, paraplegia, quadriplegia).
- Residency:
The child must be domiciled in Haryana and have been residing in the state for the last three years at the time of application. - Financial Status:
The child’s family income, including that of parents or close relatives, must be below the threshold prescribed by the competent authority (typically verified via an Income Certificate). - Exclusions:
Children already receiving benefits under Scholarship, Unemployment Allowance, or Handicapped Pension Schemes by the Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Haryana are not eligible.
Application Process
Offline
- Obtain Application Form:
- Visit the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) in your Block/District to collect the application form.
- Alternatively, download the form from the official website.
- Complete the Form:
- Fill out the application form and attach all the required self-attested documents.
- Attestation:
- Get the completed form attested by the concerned authority as specified on the form.
- Submission:
- Submit the attested application form along with the required documents to the DSWO office in your Block/District.
- Verification:
- The application will undergo verification by the designated authorities.
- Disbursement:
- Upon approval, financial assistance will be disbursed to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Online Process
Step 02: Now if the applicant is already registered on the portal, then he/she can login to the portal using their credentials, and if not registered, then he/she may get registered on the portal by filling in their details.
Step 03: Click on “Check Your Eligibility” and enters your details.
Step 04: Now, select the department name i.e. Social Justice And Empowerment, Or search by scheme name
Step 05: Click on “Apply for Service/Scheme”
Step 06: Fill all the mandatory details in the form and submit the application form.
Documents Required
- Age Proof:
- Birth Certificate (issued by the Registrar of Birth & Death), or
- An affidavit attested by a First Class Magistrate, or
- A certificate from any Gazetted Officer.
- Residential Proof:
- Ration Card (issued by the Food & Supplies Department, Haryana),
- Voter Card of parents/guardian, or
- Name in the voter’s list (with a photograph of the parents/guardian), or
- A self-declaration with additional documentary proof verified by the District Social Welfare Officer.
- Medical Certificate:
Issued by the Civil Surgeon certifying one of the specified disabilities (mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, multiple disabilities, or specific orthopedic disabilities). - Identity Proof:
Aadhaar Card. - Photograph:
Recent passport-size photographs. - Bank Details:
Details of the savings bank account with a photocopy of the bank passbook. - Family ID:
Proof of family identification. - Income Certificate:
Issued by the competent authority verifying that the family income is below the prescribed minimum wage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the “Financial Assistance To Non-School Going Disabled Children” scheme?
It is a scheme providing monthly financial support of ₹2,150 to families with disabled children (0-18 years) who are unable to attend formal education due to their disabilities. - Which department has launched this scheme?
The scheme is launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana. - When was the scheme started?
It was initiated during the years 2008-09. - Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
Children aged 0-18 years with significant disabilities (e.g., mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, multiple or specific orthopedic disabilities) and whose families meet the income criteria, and who have been residing in Haryana for at least three years. - Can a general category applicant apply under this scheme?
The scheme specifically targets disabled children, regardless of general category, as long as they meet the disability and financial criteria. - Is this scheme only for residents of Haryana?
Yes, the child must be domiciled in Haryana and have resided in the state for at least three years. - What is the benefit of the scheme?
A monthly financial assistance of ₹2,150 is provided to support the care of non-school-going disabled children. - What is the age criterion for the scheme?
The child must be between 0 and 18 years of age. - How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
Applications can be obtained from the Social Welfare Department office or downloaded from the official website, filled, attested, and submitted to the local DSWO office. - Where can an applicant find the application form?
The application form is available at the office of the Social Welfare Department (DSWO) in your Block/District or can be downloaded from the official website. - How can an applicant apply online under the scheme?
While the scheme primarily follows an offline submission process, information and downloadable forms are available online via the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Haryana.