[Extract from the Chd. Admn. Gaz., dated the 1st March, It CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION II SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT V The 18th February, 2000 I No. SW2/SWD/99/515.—The Administrator, Union for Chandigarh Is pleased to make following Rules governing Scholars P Disabled Persons Title :—These Rules may be called the "RULES OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR DISABLED PERSONS, 1999". Object : The main purpose of the scheme of scholarships for the Disabled Persons Is to assist them to secure such education, academ , technical or professional training or even training on the shop/floor o Industrial establishment as would enable them to earn a living an become useful members of the society.
2. Scope : The scheme will be applicable to all categories of the disabled persons viz. the Visually Handicapped, the Hearing Handicappe and the Orthopaedically Handicapped, Mentally Retarded, Leprosy Cured an others.
3. Definition of the Disabled Persons* *To disabled persons will include Leprosy cured patients as well as persons suffering from spastics. The Visually Handicapped : The visually handicapped are those who suffer from either of the following conditions : —
(a) Total absence of sight.
(b) Visual acqulry not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses.
(c) Limitation of the field of the vision substanding and angle of 20 degree worse. The Hearing Handicapped : The hearing handicapped are those In whom the sense of hearing Is non-functlonal for ordinary purpose of life. They do not hear/understand sound at an all even with amplified speech. The case included in this category will be those having hearing loss more than 70 decibels in the better ear (profound impairment) or total loss or hearing in both ears. The Orthopaedically Handicapped : The Orthopaedically handicapped are those who have a physical effect or deformity which causes interference with the normal functioning of the bones, muscles and Joints. Multiple Handicapped : The multiple handicapped are those who suffer fr.om more than one disability. Scanned with CamScanner 2 Mentally Handicapped : A person shall be deemed to be mentally handicapped if hla retardation refers to sub-average general lntellecutal functioning originates during the development period and is associated with impair in adaptive behaviour. Cerebral Palsy : A person with cerebral palsy is one whose moter function is Imp*} duo to brain damage during the perinatal period or early Infancy. lr<5(* Other categories : A person suffering from a disability not covered under definite mentioned above., which is certified by a registered medical practltloner°?S have the effect of permanently reducing considerably such person's capa i for normal work or engaging in a gainful employment.
4. Eligibility Requirements :
(i) Nationality; A disabled person who is a citizen of India may appjv for scholarship under this scheme.
(11) His/her family should have resided in U.T. Chandigarh continuously for three years immediately before making the application.
(ill) Scholarship will be provided to all categories of disabled persons defined earlier for pursuing general, technical and professional education from 9th class onwards—
(a) Educational Requirements ; A disabled person will be eligible for the award of scholarship for study from Ninth Standard onwards He/She would have secured at least 40% mark at the previous annual examination.
(b) Music Course : A disabled person should have passed Madhyama or its equivalent examination atleast in second division from a college affiliated to a University or from Institution of all India Character approved by the Central Government.
(c)
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(a) admissible if the combined monthly . —of thd candidate is more, than Rs. 5,000 (Rupees. Five thousand). (A certificate to this effect will in Appendix VII). Vocational Course : A disabled person should be undertaking a vocational training course in any vocational training centre/workshop/ITI, or any other centre run by the Central/State Government/Local body or any voluntary organisation or institution recognised by Central/State Government. This will also include apprenticeship or training in a recognised institution or in industries. Lack of academic qualification need not be a bar to vocational training. Income : No scholarship will be income of_ the parents/quardlan p C nnn f — have to be submitted Other Requirements : Course : A disabled |---- correspondence course in Board/Universlty. University or an person must be studying a full-time’ course or in an educational institution affiliated to a Music course in an institution affiliated to a organisation approved by the State or Central Scanned with CamScanner r 3 j In ftGovernment or working as trainee approved by commerclal/lndustrlal establishment State Government. , _nv scheme(b) A disabled student who under V — lsed institution or Central orthe Central/State undergone a eligible f°r training or academic shall not the , or will be technical to go in f°r vice-versa of atuuem WHU unu=*. “"z f ee of COSt,Government has received craft train ng . — • ” course of general consideration for higher education. courses after doing craft train ng however, be considered for scholars P- Applicant will have to furnish an undertaking stating that he/she is not education free of cost scholarship for higher The students who want craft training and duly countersigned by tk'Jln ar>¥ other sou not rece^Pt assistance e granting Of In the event of the undertaking being found false rther scholarship will be stopped and -*• _ his/her parent/guardlan from any other paid will be recovered Uv.n .himself if he/she is an adult. ‘9 - _ , - uJ amount already rom the parent/guardlan or from the candidate
(c) Scholarship will not be awarded :
(i) for prusulng a parallel course of study e.g. not be awarded to an M.A. in Economics in M.A. Political Science. scholarship will to pursue study
(11) for study outside India.
(iii) for pursuing academic/technical course if a candidate has already completed a vocational course/training.
(iv) for undertaking any training course for the second time.
(d) Disabled person who has received any vocational training in any institution including any Central or State Government Organisations shall be considered for the award of scholarship to work as trainee In any establishment approved by the Central or State Government.
5. (a) Rates of Scholarship : The rates of scholarships for different courses of study are detailed in the Appendix-Ill.
6. Tenure of Scholarship : The Scholarship will be tenable for a particular stage of study and is renewable from year to year within the stage of education and it will depend on promotion to the next class. However, scholarships would be limited to a period of six years after Class XII. The stage of study is as given below : —
(a) From Ninth Class leading to Pre-degree courses or its equivalent examination.
(b) For courses after pre-degree or its equivalent examination upto First Degree Examination viz. B. A./B. Sc. /B. Com./Medical Engineering etc.
(c) For Post graduate course, i.e. M.A ./M.Sc./M .Com ./LL.B./B.Ed ./ Chartered Accountancy/C & W Accountancy/Company Secretaryship, etc. Scanned with CamScanner 4
(d) For the following courses in Vocatlnal/Technlcal Prof Apprenticeship : esst°h^j
(1) For the Certificate Course.
(11) for the Diploma Course. (Hl) for the Post Diploma Course.
(e) The period of training in commercial or anyor other training shall be in each case be der^tabUshn’er» establishment in consultation with the State Dens ided by t.ot Welfare provided that the period shall not excee^on^ °f Sochl with the specific approval of the Department on th ?ear' SaV. exceptional circumstances set down in writing. 6 basls (Note.--Scholarship will also be available for the courses in Music)
7. Mode of Applying : . i A nitration should be made to the Social Welfare Department 3 In the prescribed from (Appendix I/II) through the head of the institution where candidate is admitted as a student/apprentice/ trainee.
(b) Documents : Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents : —
(i) Medical Certificate : A certificate issued by the Competent Authority to the effect that the candidate is permanently disabled within the meaning of the definition given in Rule 3.
(ii) Photograph : A recent photograph in case of orthopaedically handicapped candidate showing the deformity.
(ill) Audiogram : An audiogram chart in respect of a deaf candidate.
(iv) Statement of marks : Statement of marks indicating the maximum marks and those obtained at the previous annual examination passed indicating percentage of marks duly attested by a gazetted officer of the Central or State Government or Head of the institution concerned or a Member Parliament or State Legislature.
8. Award of Scholarship ;
(a) A11 applications shall be considered by the Director Social Welfare in consultation with such experts as it may consider necessary to consult. The decision of Director Social Welfare in I regard to the selection or rejection shall be final. | Scanned with CamScanner *
(b) Every sel 5 whlch schnited LCandidate shall be Informed of the course for ^dstltutlon/ a^sblP has been awarded through the head of t e es abllshment/voluntary organisation. Payment ; The payment of scholarship will sta^ and will be payable up to the month _ • • from the month admission is of examinatlon/conclusion oftaken _ „xx* ue p training provided that
(1) the period for which the scholarship - - -.......................................... . 1. payable should not exceed e period for which the course/tralnlng Is held.
(11) scholarship is not payable for a mont 20th of study/training has not commenced before ® the scholar/trainee has not joined before the course of the month or sc olarship is not payable for a month in which the before the 8th of the month ' of month. has terminated on or trainee has left instltution/establishment the course before the 8th of the course/tr aining or the scholar/ study/training (
10. Extension of Scholarship its discretion, extend cover an extension of _____ caused by failure in an canaiaaie s failure is due to circumstances shall normally be made on the advice of the blishment where the scholar/trainee is The Department of Social Welfare may at scholarship for such period as It considers fit to the period of study/training of the candidates < examination provided that the candidate's f beyond control. Such extension ! head of the lnstituion/establishment --------- studying/working. * 11 Other Conditions :
(a) The Chandigarh educational and Administration may, at its discretion, other qualification. relax the
(b) The Chandigarh Administration reserves the right to rules without notice. amend theI This issues with the concurrence of F.D. conveyed, — vide No. 656-FII(1A)~2000/1590, dated 16th February, 2000. 1 r their Memo RAKESH SINGH, Secretary Social Welfare,' Chandigarh Administration. Scanned with CamScanner 6 APPENDIX-III Rates of Scholarship lodging Sr. No. Type of Course Rate per month for day scholars
1. Class IX to *2 Rs. Rs.
(a) those who are receiving 150.00 250.00 books/statlonery, boarding/ lodging
(b) those students who do not 300.00 500.00 get free books/statlonary, boardlng/lodging
2. All other higher Classes
(a) those who are receiving books/ 200.00 300.00 stationery, boardlng/lodging
(b) those students who do not get 300.00 500.00 free books/statlonery, boarding/ Note.—(a) The students in vocational courses will get the scholarship the rates of the scholarship provided in the above categorles according to the level of diploma/certlficates. SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT Scholarship for the Disabled Instructions to Candidates Candidates should consult the rules regulating the award of scholarships to the physically handicapped carefully to see if they are eligible before filling In the application form. A copy of the rules is available with the Department of Social Welfare/Education.
2. The application form must be filled in accurately and legibly and all answers should be given in words and not by dashes or dots. application^—Candid3te mUSt followin9 documents with the (I) Medical Certificate; (II) Uli) Uv)
(v) Income Certificate; Statement of Marks of the previous annual examination; Recent photograph in the case of ' “ candidates Audiogram only. m me case of orthopaedically handicapped showing the deformity; in the case of hearing handicapped candidates
4. Candidates are wrongly filled In and informed that if an application is not accompanied by any Is of Incompletely or the documents Scanned with CamScanner I % V mentioned ah 7 absence the Ve without a reJectlon sha]8)P?^Ca^ofi is it a/’onablc explanation having boon glvon for lt9 be entertalnedS ° t0 be reJcctcd and no apponl agalnit Its 5 U * lnvarlab;y T'le candidates wfinentlon the prevl Wero ln receiPt of this Previous reference number. scholarship should APPENDIX I SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT Scholarship for the Disabled * Application must reach the Director Social Welfare/Dlstrlc Officer, U.T., within the prescribed time.
PART-I (To be filled ln by the candidate)
1. Name in full: Shrl/Smt./Km. (ln block letters)
2. Postal address to which communication should be sent.
3. (a) Are you citizen of India ?
(b) Whether Scheduled Caste/ Trlbe/OBC.
4. Date of birth: (ln Christian era)
5. Name and address of the parents/ guardian and relationship of the guardian with the applicant. Name of parent/guardlan Profession .......................................... Address ........................................................ Relationship of guardian..........
6. Total monthly income of both the parents/guardlan.
7. Please state if you are earning an income. If yes please lndicate-
(1) The source
(11) The monthly amount Scanned with CamScanner 8 .. massed (Commencing with the
8. (a) Particulars of all examinations passe or equivalent examination): Name of examination year Subject Name ot V taken Institution Name ot Bo?~'x University rci/
(b) Percentage of marks obtained in the last examination passed: (In the case of examination in music, Indicate division obtained)
9. Have you ever received scholarship under the Scheme ? If yes, Indicate — (I) the course/stage of study; (II) period for which scholarship was paid;
(ill) Sanctlon/Reference No.
10. Please state whether you have undergone any training course at any training centre for adult blind/deaf approved by the Central/ State Government.
11. (1) Course of study for which scholarship is now desired
(il)Date of commencement of the course
(ill) Appropriate date of termination of the course
(iv) Date of joining the present standard in the course during the current academic year
12. For Visually Handicapped. Have you engaged a reader ? If yes, please lndlcate-
(i) Amount paid per month:
(11) Date of engagement:
13. Documents attached :
(1)
(11) .. (Hi)
(iv) Iv) Yes/No / Scanned with CamScanner A 9 I hereby declare— . or anV 5tiPena' rnpti-°n
(1) that I shall not accept emoluments, SC21°Loever, eXCe Jholarshlp ** other assistance or grant in any other torm ** tenure °f 5 for tuition fee, from any other course druing awarded to me under the above scheme. OR of Rs.................... of scholarship. ____ _ payable and that during the not receive any other stipend or any grant ln that 1 am in receipt of assistance to the tune unriortnV”*................................ and in the event of award undertake to refund it from the month of scholarship is ^hnll M from Where 1 have received, scholarship, ff awarded. I shall emoluraents, scholarships, ever, except the exemption from payment of fees. ’ - — , I to me. to tenure ot financial any f°rm to the best having athe applications are true no material information) that the statements made ln and that concealed or withheld. of my knowledge and belief bearing on selection has been Counter signature of Gazetted Officer of Central/State Govt./ M .P ./M . L. A ./Magistrate/ Head of the Institution. Signature of the Candidate. Place : Date : Counter signature of the guardian in case candidate is minor. PAHT-II (To be filled ln by the head of the Institution)
1. (a) Is the candidate enjoying free board and/or any other concession in kind from any other source ?
(b) If so, indicate the monthly amount equivalent to the concession.
2. Is the candidate residing in an hostel attached to School/College/ Establishment ? If so, date from which residing.
3. (a) Details of the nearest branch of Reserve Bank of India/or State Bank of India or a Scanned with CamScanner 1 *1 Subsidiary Bank affiliated to the State Bank of India where Government business Is trans acted
(b) The designation of an officer ln whose favour demand draft may be remitted For Orthopaedlcally Handicapped.—
(l)(a) Is the candidate using any prosthetic appliance(s) and aid needed ?
(b) If so, please indicate the nature of appllance(s) used
(ii)(a) Is the candidate using special transport to and from the institution ?
(b) If so, please indicate clearly the mode of transport and the approximate distance travelled ' daily
5. For Visually Handicapped— Has the candidate engaged a Reader ? If so, the monthly amount paid to him/her and the date from which engaged Certified that---- The information given by the applicant in Part-I has been checked and found correct.
(1)
(11) This institution is affiliated to the University of Government of ........................................ study/training is recognised by by ............ and the course of the Unlverslty/Government. Signature of the Head of the Institution No Name .......................... (In block letters) Place ! Designation Date : Address PIN .................................................................. (Seal of the Head of Institution) Scanned with CamScanner are Scheduled Name of the parent/guardlan Yes/No I I era) s of the Profession ............................. . Address ........... ........................ Relationship of guardian Are you r ' District and y°u belong; Whether you Caste/Trlbe HT-I by the candidate) Physical handicap .11 ° cltlaen of India ? State to which S°CIAL WEI PNDIX U ’DPARE DEPARTMENT form for stipends to recognlsed institution. fetters) Postal address tn u communicating which sent: “ should be °f birth: Un Christian Name and address of the Parents/guardian and withtlt°]?ShiP °f the 9uardian with the applicant: Total monthly Income of both the parents/guardians: if yes please indicate : Please state if you are . earning an Income : under this scheme ?
(1) The source : Hi) The monthly amount : Have you ever received stipend Yes/No If yes, indicate the period and name of the trade and the name of Industry in which training was obtained:
10. (1) Name of the training being pursued: Exact date of joining the training: Scanned with CamScanner 12 training: of the candidate, best of my ^“"hearing Information having a bearing Signature or withheld. M.P./M.L.A./Magistrate/ Head of the Establishment. minor• Place Date :
PART-II
1. (a) Is the candiate being paid salary/ emoluments etc. in connection with the training ?
(b) If so, indicate his/her monthly salary/emoluments
2. Is the candidate residing in an hostel attached to the establishment/ industry ? If so, date from which residing
3. (a) Details of the nearest branch of Reserve Bank of India, or State Bank of India, or a subsidiary bank affiliated to the State Bank of India where Govt, business is transacted
(b) The designation of an officer in whose favour Demand Draft may be remitted Certified that : —
(1) The information given by the applicant ln Part I has been ' checked and found correct. .
(ii) The establlshment/industry is approved by the Union Labour Ministry or the State Government and Registration No. Is ......... Scanned with CamScanner 13 * till) . ............................................................................................................................................... • a handicapped person (hearing handicapp®^' handicapped or orthopaedlcally handicapped m‘"" ( Q etc.) and has been placed for Inplant tra establishment with effect from ............................................ over on ................................................ ’ ■ visually ePn»U/ «tardsd in our will be Signature ol the Head al the Institution Name .......................*' (In block letters! Designation ............................ Address ..................................... PIN ................................................... (Seal ol the Head □! Institution) APPENDIX VIII SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT Annual Progress Report of the Disabled Scholar for the yea Nature of Handicap ' • Course of Study/training pursued • Date of joining the course in your ■ Institution Approximate date of conclusion . of course in your institution Date of commencement and termlna- • tion of examination. State whether the examination was a public one or otherwise Result of the examination and • comments Whether Scholar has sought . • re-admission after annual public examination, and if so, the date of rejoining the institution Whether scholar was continuously • • on the rolls of the institution Scanned with CamScanner