Persons With Disabilities Scheme In Colleges: Financial Assistance To Visually Challenged Teachers
This scheme is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to support visually challenged teachers working in colleges across India. It helps these teachers continue their teaching and research work by providing financial assistance for readers and learning materials. The scheme recognizes that visually challenged teachers need extra support to perform their duties effectively in higher education institutions.
What You Get
- Reader's Allowance to hire a reader to assist with teaching and administrative work
- Financial support to purchase Braille books
- Funds for recorded educational materials
- Support for teaching aids and learning resources
- Assistance to pursue teaching and research activities
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must be a visually challenged person
- Must be a permanent teacher in a college
- Must be employed in higher education institutions
- Applicable across all Indian colleges (Central scheme)
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. College Employment Letter
- 3. Medical Certificate of Visual Impairment
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Proof of Permanent Employment
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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