Persons With Disabilities Scheme In Colleges: Financial Assistance To Visually Challenged Teachers
✓ Information verified — June 2026The Scheme has been formulated to help visually challenged permanent teachers to pursue teaching and research with the help of a Reader and by using teaching and learning aids by way of providing Reader’s Allowance and funds for the purchase of Braille books, recorded materials etc.
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
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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
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/favctNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
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