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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.

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About This 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.

Benefits

₹1.5 L

  1. Financial Assistance of up to ₹1,50,000/- is provided. 80% loan amount is provided by the Nationalized Bank.
  2. 20% subsidy of up to ₹30,000/- is provided by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc).
  • 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
  • Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
  • Disability Certificate.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
  • Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.

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

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.

Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹1.5 L