DRFDA(MT)

Distress Relief Fund For The Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)

The scheme “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

राज्य नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: केरल

नोडल विभाग: Social Justice Department

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

श्रेणियाँ: सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण, स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Crisis/Disaster/Accident, वित्तीय सहायता

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Distress, Differently Abled, Medical Treatment, Handicap, PwD, Financial Assistance, BPL

विवरण

The scheme “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. As per G.O.(MS) 4/95 SWD dated 24-01-1995, the Government of Kerala sanctioned the Distress Relief Fund for disabled persons. An amount of Rupees One crore has been deposited in Treasury as a corpus fund. The interest accrued from the fund is being utilized for giving financial assistance to disabled persons for the following purposes:

For medical treatment, including surgery.
To persons who become handicapped due to accidents.
For any other purpose which is not covered by the existing schemes for the handicapped.

लाभ

1. Under the scheme financial assistance of ₹5 000/- per person in a year will be given to the disabled person or who has become handicapped for their medical treatment including surgery

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- per person in a year will be given to the disabled person or who has become handicapped for their medical treatment, including surgery.

पात्रता

The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
The disabled person or who has become handicapped due to an accident is eligible to apply under the scheme for their medical treatment, including surgery.
Those differently-abled persons whose annual income does not exceed (₹20,000/- in Rural areas and ₹22,375/- in Urban areas) shall be eligible for financial assistance.
Physically handicapped persons shall include the following disabilities/categories:

a. Blind b. Deaf and Dumb c. Orthopedically Handicapped d. Mentally Challenged e. Persons in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category having 40 % disability or more.

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Online

Registration Process:
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Login/Application Process:
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.
Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Offline

Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala to download the application form.
Step 02: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.
Step 03: The duly filled application forms along with the documents prescribed can be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officer (DSJO).
Step 04: The DSJO shall forward the applications to the Secretary to Government- Social Justice Department in the Secretariat with recommendations duly certifying the eligibility after a personal inquiry in the individual cases with a copy to the Director of Social Justice.

स्पष्टीकरण

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What is the “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” Scheme?: Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala has sanctioned the Distress Relief Fund for disabled persons. An amount of Rupees One crore has been deposited in Treasury as a corpus fund and interest accrued from the fund is being utilized for giving financial assistance to disabled persons.
Which department has launched this scheme?: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?: The disabled person or who has become handicapped due to an accident is eligible to apply under the scheme for their medical treatment, including surgery.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?: Yes, The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
Is there any criterion for annual family income?: Yes, the annual income of the applicant should not exceed (₹20,000/- in Rural areas and ₹22,375/- in Urban areas).
What is the benefit of the scheme?: Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance per person a year has been fixed at ₹5,000/- for medical treatment, including surgery.
For what purpose will financial assistance be given to disabled persons?: The financial assistance shall be given to disabled persons for the purposes such as (a) For medical treatment, including surgery. (b) To persons who become handicapped due to accidents (c) For any other purpose which is not covered by the existing schemes for the handicapped.
Which type of disabilities/categories of disabled persons shall be included under the scheme?: The disabled persons shall include the following disabilities/categories: a. Blind b. Deaf and Dumb c. Orthopedically Handicapped d. Mentally Challenged
What is the criterion for disabled persons belonging to the BPL category?: Disabled persons in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category having 40 % disability or more are eligible to apply under the scheme.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in

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संदर्भ

आवेदन करें

अभी आवेदन करें

Distress Differently Abled Medical Treatment Handicap PwD Financial Assistance BPL

आधिकारिक आवेदन या कार्यक्रम पोर्टल नए टैब में खुलता है। संदेह हो तो मंत्रालय की साइट पर विवरण सत्यापित करें।

Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Residence Proof
Bank Account Details
Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status

यह पृष्ठ सार्वजनिक व आधिकारिक स्रोतों से योजना सूचना का सार प्रस्तुत करता है। यह कानूनी, वित्तीय या व्यावसायिक सलाह नहीं है; अधूरी या पुरानी हो सकती है; तथा सरकारी अधिसूचनाओं का स्थान नहीं लेती। आवेदन या निर्भरता से पहले पात्रता, लाभ व आवेदन चरण आधिकारिक पोर्टल या परिपत्र पर अवश्य सत्यापित करें।

हिन्दी चुनने पर साइट पर मेनू, बटन, फ़िल्टर और जहाँ उपलब्ध हो श्रेणी नाम हिन्दी में दिखाए जाते हैं। योजना का मुख्य पाठ (शीर्षक, विवरण, पात्रता, दस्तावेज़ आदि) स्रोत की भाषा में रहता है—अक्सर अंग्रेज़ी—जब तक आधिकारिक द्विभाषी या हिन्दी संस्करण उपलब्ध न हो।