Divyang Shiksha Protsahan Yojana MP – ₹600 Monthly Aid for Disabled Students

The Divyang Shiksha Protsahan Yojana is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities under the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This scheme is designed to provide financial support to disabled children, promoting inclusive education and ensuring that children with disabilities have equal access to quality educational opportunities.

Benefits

• Financial Assistance:
  • A monthly stipend of ₹600 is provided to eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria

• Residency:
  • The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
• Age:
  • Eligible children should be between 6 and 18 years of age.
• Disability Percentage:
  • The applicant must have a disability percentage of 40% or more.
• Verification:
  • The beneficiary’s name should be registered on the Samagra portal and verified on the Sparsh portal.

Application Process

Offline

1. Submission:
   • Applicants can apply using the prescribed format and submit the necessary documents to the designated officer’s office, Gram Panchayat, or a Public Service Center.
2. Acknowledgment:
   • Upon submitting a complete application, an acknowledgment receipt is issued.
3. Document Scrutiny:
   • The District Panchayat/Gram Panchayat/Urban Body/Ward Office will verify the submitted documents.
4. Approval/Rejection:
   • If discrepancies are found, the application is rejected with a written explanation. Otherwise, the application is approved.
5. Beneficiary Addition:
   • Once approved, the beneficiary’s name is added to the current month’s pension proposal by the local authority.
6. Disbursement:
   • The Directorate deposits the monthly stipend directly into the beneficiary’s bank savings account from the month of approval.

Documents Required

• Three recent passport-sized photographs
• Age Certificate
• Certificate of Disability
• 9-digit Composite ID

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the Divyang Shiksha Protsahan Yojana?
  It is a scheme that provides financial support to disabled children in Madhya Pradesh to promote inclusive education.

• What are the benefits of the scheme?
  Beneficiaries receive a monthly stipend of ₹600.

• Can persons from other states apply for this scheme?
  The scheme is exclusive to natives of Madhya Pradesh.

• What documents are required?
  Applicants must submit three photos, an age certificate, a disability certificate, and a 9-digit Composite ID.

• What is the age criteria?
  The scheme is applicable for children aged between 6 and 18 years.

• Can I apply offline for the scheme?
  Yes, the application can be submitted offline at designated offices.

• Under which department does this scheme come?
  It is administered by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities, Madhya Pradesh.

• What is Samagra ID?
  The Samagra ID is the registration identifier on the Samagra portal, used for verification of beneficiaries.

• Is there any required percentage of disability?
  Yes, the applicant must have a disability of 40% or more.

Sources & References

• Guidelines
• Apply Portal