HSSM
Handicapped Students Stipend Mizoram
Differently-abled students in Mizoram receive monthly financial support for essential items such as books and uniforms. The stipend varies by educational level, providing ₹30 for students up to Class 4, ₹40 for Classes 5 to 7, and ₹85 for Classes 8 to 12, specifically targeting those from Below Poverty Line families enrolled in both government and private schools.
States / UT: Mizoram
Nodal department: Social Welfare Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Sub-categories: Financial assistance, Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend, Scholarships and student finance
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Financial Assistance, Handicapped, Student, Stipend
Details
The Handicapped Students Stipend scheme was launched by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Mizoram. Under this scheme, provide financial support to differently-abled students for purchasing essential items like books and uniforms. Students enrolled in both government and private schools are eligible to receive a monthly stipend.
Benefits
- - Upto 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)
- Upto 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 government or private school.
- The applicant should be from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
Application Process
Offline
Step 1: The applicant writes the application on plain paper.
Step 2: In the application form attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, 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).
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
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