(1) The State Fund shall be utilized for the following purposes, namely:-
(a) financial assistance in the areas which are not specifically covered under any Scheme and Programme of the Government;
(b) administrative and other expenses of the Fund, as may be required to be incurred by or under the Act;
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(c) For the purpose of implementation of the provision of the Act; and
(d) such other purposes as may be decided by the Governing Body.
(2) (a) The person who seeks assistance from the State Fund shall be the Persons with Disabilities defined under clause
(v), (s) and (t) of section (2) of the Act. The assistance shall be extended for the purposes undergoing skill training/coaching for any competitive exams, participating in State/National level sports activities.
(b) The organization seeking assistance from the fund shall be as defined under clause (O) of section 2 of the Act.
The Assistance will be provided to an organization for participating in a State/National level sports events to meet the travelling expenses.
(3) Every proposal of expenditure shall be placed before the Governing Body for its approval.
(4) The Governing Body may appoint secretarial staff including Accountants with such terms and conditions as it may think appropriate to look after the management and utilization of the State Fund based on need based requirement.
(5) The State Fund shall be invested in such manner as may be decided by the Governing Body.