Scheme for Persons with Benchmark Disability Requiring High Support

Financial Assistance (one-time payment) of ₹40,000/- for the following purposes:

• Assistive technologies and required aids/appliances.
• Personal care assistance services.
• Educational or vocational training support.

##### *Conditions*

• _The scheme can be availed once every five years, subject to reassessment of eligibility._
• _Funds will be recovered if they are found to be misused or used for purposes other than those specified in the scheme._
• _Beneficiaries may be required to participate in periodic audits by providing necessary documentation._
• _In cases of misuse or non-compliance, the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities may disqualify the beneficiary from future assistance under the scheme._

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• The applicant must satisfy the following conditions to apply for financial assistance under this scheme.
• The applicant must be a bona fide resident of the State of Goa by birth, by marriage, or through continuous domicile of at least fifteen years.
• The applicant must be a person with a benchmark disability requiring high support.
• The applicant must possess a certificate issued by the Medical Board notified by the State Government under Section 38 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
• The applicant must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category as per the Government of India or the State Government’s notified criteria.
• The applicant must not be receiving similar financial assistance from other Government or Non-Government sources for the same purpose.
• The applicant must submit a self-declaration confirming that they are not receiving similar assistance from other sources.

*Relaxation*

Exceptions to the residence requirement may be allowed for certain special cases (e.g., persons married into Goa).

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Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format (Annexure-A) of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to - *The Director of the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Building &#39;B&#39;, New Market Complex, 3rd Floor, Porvorim, Goa - 403 501.*

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##### *Disbursement of Funds*

• The grant of financial assistance shall be sanctioned by the Director, Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The sanctioned amount is released as a one-time payment.
• The beneficiary must submit proof of utilization, such as receipts or invoices, within ninety days from the date of receiving the financial assistance.

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