The scheme “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
The scheme “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
The scheme “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. As per G.O.(MS) 4/95 SWD dated 24-01-1995, the Government of Kerala sanctioned the Distress Relief Fund for disabled persons. An amount of Rupees One crore has been deposited in Treasury as a corpus fund. The interest accrued from the fund is being utilized for giving financial assistance to disabled persons for the following purposes:
1. For medical treatment, including surgery.
2. To persons who become handicapped due to accidents.
3. For any other purpose which is not covered by the existing schemes for the handicapped.
1. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- per person in a year will be given to the disabled person or who has become handicapped for their medical treatment, including surgery.
Step 1: Online — Step 01
: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 2: Online — Step 02
On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Step 3: Online — Step 03
Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 4: Online — Step 04
The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 5: Online — 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 1: Online — Step 01
Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 2: Online — Step 02
Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Step 3: Online — 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 4: Online — Step 04
Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 5: Online — Step 05
Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 6: Online — Step 06
Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 1: Offline — Step 01
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala to download the application form.
Step 2: Offline — Step 02
The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.
Step 3: Offline — Step 03
The duly filled application forms along with the documents prescribed can be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officer (DSJO).
Step 4: Offline — Step 04
The DSJO shall forward the applications to the Secretary to Government- Social Justice Department in the Secretariat with recommendations duly certifying the eligibility after a personal inquiry in the individual cases with a copy to the Director of Social Justice.
Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala has sanctioned the Distress Relief Fund for disabled persons. An amount of Rupees One crore has been deposited in Treasury as a corpus fund and interest accrued from the fund is being utilized for giving financial assistance to disabled persons.
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
The disabled person or who has become handicapped due to an accident is eligible to apply under the scheme for their medical treatment, including surgery.
Yes, The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
Yes, the annual income of the applicant should not exceed ([?]20,000/- in Rural areas and [?]22,375/- in Urban areas).
Under the scheme, the maximum amount of financial assistance per person a year has been fixed at [?]5,000/- for medical treatment, including surgery.
The financial assistance shall be given to disabled persons for the purposes such as (a) For medical treatment, including surgery. (b) To persons who become handicapped due to accidents (c) For any other purpose which is not covered by the existing schemes for the handicapped.
The disabled persons shall include the following disabilities/categories: a. Blind b. Deaf and Dumb c. Orthopedically Handicapped d. Mentally Challenged
Disabled persons in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category having 40 % disability or more are eligible to apply under the scheme.
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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