Vidyakiranam Scheme-Educational Assistance To Children Of Disabled Parents

The following benefits will be provided to the children of differently-abled parents studying in various classes under this scheme:

Sl. No.ClassScholarship Rate1Standard 1 to 5₹300/- per month for 10 months2Standard 6 to 10₹500/- per month for 10 months3+1, +2, ITI equivalent courses₹750/- per month for 10 months4Degree, Post-Graduation, Polytechnic, Equivalent Courses, Training Courses, Professional Courses₹1000/- per month for 10 monthsNote 01: The scholarship will be provided to all classes for a duration of 10 months.

Note 02: Financial assistance will be awarded only once per class.

Note 03: The scholarship amount will be transferred to the bank account of the eligible beneficiaries.

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
2. The children of differently abled parents belonging to the BPL category (Both / Anyone) will get a scholarship under this scheme.
3. The applicant should be a student.
4. The disability of the applicant’s father/ mother must be 40% or above.
5. The students pursuing courses from Govt. approved institutions are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal

Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”

Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.

Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.

Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.

Login/Application Process:

Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.

Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.

Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.

Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.

Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.

Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

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Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form.

Step 02: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.

Step 03: The duly filled application forms should be forwarded through the respective Institution heads to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.