The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to visually impaired students to cover the expenses of hiring readers.

Visually impaired students in IX to XII standard receive an allowance of ₹3000/- per annum.

For degree courses, the allowance amount is ₹5000/- per annum.

Postgraduate and professional course students are granted ₹6000/- per annum.

Eligible recipients must be visually impaired students of IX standard and above in recognized institutions.

Certificates required include those from the head of the institution, national identity card for differently-abled individuals, and statement of marks from the previous qualifying examination.

No, the scheme is specifically for visually impaired students in 9th standard and above.

The allowance is intended to cover the expenses of hiring a reader and cannot be used for other purposes.

The scheme primarily provides financial assistance for hiring readers; however, additional support may be available through other programs.

No, applicants must be enrolled in bona fide institutions to qualify.

In case of a change in institutions, the applicant should inform the designated authority and provide necessary documentation.

Additional support services may vary depending on local provisions and initiatives but are not explicitly mentioned in the scheme.