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Gujarat
Sant Surdas Scheme
BPL
Disability
Financial Assistance
PwD
Social Defence
Details
The scheme "Sant Surdas Scheme" was launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, monthly financial assistance is provided to Persons with Disabilities aged between 0 and 17 years, who have a disability of more than 80% and are registered in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list.
Benefits
- Under the scheme, a monthly assistance of ₹1,000/- is paid to the beneficiary by the State Government through DBT.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a native of Gujarat.
- The applicant should be 0 to 17 years age group.
- Percentage of disability of 80 or more or those who cannot move even with help of artificial limbs independently.
- The applicant should be registered in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list and BPL score is up to 20.
- The benefit of this scheme is eligible to the disabled person of Gujarat living under the Below Poverty Line (disabled person included in the BPL from the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India for the rural area and the Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Government of India for the urban area) are eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
- The applicant should be possessing disability card issued by state government.
Note: The amount of assistance will be stopped when the applicant/beneficiary reached age of 18 years.
Application Process
Online
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Step 07: After updating profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant
- Caste Certificate issued by competent authority, if applicable
- Disability Identity Card/Disability Certificate from a Civil Surgeon
- Proof of Age (School Leaving Certificate/Birth certificate)
- Certificate to the effect that his name is included BPL list with score up to 20
- Proof of Residence (Any one of Ration Card/Electricity Bill/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Election Card)
- First Page Copy of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
- Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sant Surdas Scheme?
The "Sant Surdas Scheme" is a government initiative launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, aimed at providing financial assistance to Persons with Disabilities.
Who is eligible for the Scheme?
Individuals who are natives of Gujarat, aged between 0 and 17 years, with a disability of 80% or more, and registered in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list are eligible for the scheme.
What is the financial assistance provided under the Scheme?
Beneficiaries receive a monthly assistance of ₹1,000/- from the State Government through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Is there a cutoff age for receiving assistance under the scheme?
Yes, financial assistance ceases when the beneficiary reaches the age of 18 years.
How to apply for the scheme?
Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
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Gujarat
Sant Surdas Scheme
BPL
Disability
Financial Assistance
PwD
Social Defence
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme "Sant Surdas Scheme" was launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, monthly financial assistance is provided to Persons with Disabilities aged between 0 and 17 years, who have a disability of more than 80% and are registered in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list.
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