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State Government Scheme

Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment

The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project. This scheme is 100% funded by Govt. of Maharashtra.

Persons with disability
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Maharashtra
Category
Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
How to Apply
Offline

About the Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment Scheme

The "Financial Assistance to Disabled for Self Employment" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
  3. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
  4. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
  5. The applicant should be in the 18 to 50 years age group.
  6. The annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment

Application mode: Offline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment scheme?

The "Financial Assistance to Disabled for Self Employment" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this schem…

Who is eligible for Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment?

The applicant should be a citizen of India. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc). The percentage of the disability should be 40% or ab…

What benefits does Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment provide?

Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.

How can I apply for Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment?

You can apply for Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment via Offline. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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