To empower persons with disabilities (PwDs) to become self-reliant through self-employment, by providing them financial support in the form of loans and subsidies.
Total Financial Assistance: ₹1,50,000/-
80% of the amount as a loan from a nationalized bank
20% (maximum ₹30,000/-) as a subsidy from the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance
The applicant must:
Be a person with 40% or more disability
Be between 18 to 50 years of age
Be a domicile/permanent resident of Maharashtra
Have an annual family income of less than ₹1,00,000/-
Not have availed similar benefits previously under this scheme
Fill the prescribed application form
Attach all required documents
Submit to the concerned authority:
District Social Welfare Office, Zilla Parishad
Assistant Commissioner Social Welfare Office (Mumbai Urban / Suburban)
A. Identity and Disability Proof:
Aadhar Card
UDID Card
B. Residence and Income Proof:
3. Residential / Domicile Certificate (Maharashtra)
4. Income Certificate
C. Age and Bank Details:
5. Proof of Age (Birth Certificate / Class 10th or 12th Marksheet)
6. Bank account details (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc.)
D. Others:
7. Two passport-sized photographs (signed across)
8. Any additional documents as required by the District Social Welfare Office