The "The Scheme of State Award for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, every year, the State Government felicitates awards to the Best Disabled Employees / Employers / Placement Agencies who have done outstanding work in various fields. 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.
Category 1: Best Employees (Visually Handicapped, Hearing Handicapped, Orthopedically Handicapped, Mentally Retarded)
No. of Awards: 12
Composition of Award: ₹10,000/- in Cash, a Citation, and a Certificate.
Category 2: Best Employer (Govt. / Public / Private Sector)
No. of Awards: 2
Composition of Award: ₹25,000/- in Cash, a Citation, and a Certificate.
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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.