RSB

Residential School For Blinds

State Composite

States / UT: Jammu and Kashmir

Nodal department: Department Of Social Welfare J and K

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Shelter, integrated support and assistance, Housing, Child benefit, Vocational Courses, School readiness & day care

Tags: Shelter, Person With Disability, Child, Blind, School

Details

The "Residential School for Blinds" have been established by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir for the protection, welfare, and education of the Blind. The school is located at Roop Nagar, near Fire Brigade Office, Muthi, Jammu, 180013. The intake capacity of the school is 50 inmates. The beneficiary shall approach the concerned District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for submission of the application. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme, and only the permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this scheme.

Benefits

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The inmates are provided with free education, overall development, and vocational training for which they are found fit.

The inmates are provided with clothing, free boarding and lodging, and pocket money @ ₹ 500/- per inmate per month.

The inmates are given lessons in music.

The inmates are retained in the institution till graduation or till attaining 25 years of age, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility

The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
The applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD) (total/partial absence of sight).
The age of the applicant should be between 6 to 21 years.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The guardian or the social worker of the eligible boys and girls should visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.

Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Post-Application Processes:

On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO authorizes the Superintendent of the Residential School for the Blinds to admit the beneficiary to the institution (subject to the availability of vacancy).

Check Application Status:

The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What Is The Address Of The Residential School?: The Residential School is located at Roop Nagar, near Fire Brigade Office, Muthi, Jammu, 180013.
What Is The Intake Capacity Of The Residential School?: The intake capacity of the Residential School is 50 inmates.
To Whom Should The Beneficiary Approach For Submission Of The Application?: The beneficiary shall approach the concerned DSWO for submission of the application.
What Is The Full Form Of DSWO?: The full form of DSWO is "District Social Welfare Officer".
Apart From Shelter, What Are The Benefits Related To Education & Training Provided In This Scheme?: The inmates are provided with free education, overall development, and vocational training for which they are found fit. The inmates are also given lessons in music.
What Is The Cost Of Boarding And Lodging For The Inmates?: The boarding and lodging are free for the inmates.
How Much Monthly Pocket Money Is Provided To The Inmates?: The inmates are provided with pocket money @ ₹ 500/- per month.
Till What Duration Are The Inmates Retained In The Institution?: The inmates are retained in the institution till graduation or till attaining 25 years of age, whichever is earlier.
What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?: The objective of this scheme is the protection, welfare, and education of the Blind.
What Are The Age Criteria For This Scheme?: The age of the applicant should be between 6 to 21 years.
What Is The Definition Of "Blindness" For The Purpose Of This Scheme?: For the purpose of this scheme, "Blindness" means "total/partial absence of sight".
Who Can Apply To This Scheme On Behalf Of The Blind Candidate?: The guardian or the social worker can apply to this scheme on behalf of the blind candidate.
Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Jammu & Kashmir, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Jammu & Kashmir is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?: No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Is There Any Application Fee?: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Also Apply To This Scheme?: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.
What Is The Link To The Website Of The Department Of Social Welfare, Government Of Jammu & Kashmir?: Https://jksocialwelfare.nic.in/
Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Which Department Manages This Scheme?: This scheme is managed by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
Is It Mandatory To Self-Attest All The Required Documents That Are To Be Attached To The Application?: Yes, all the required documents that are to be attached to the application should be self-attested mandatorily.
Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

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