What this scheme offers
A financial assistance scheme covers immediate need, but it doesn't build the kind of independence and routine that a real job provides. Special Jobs for Persons with Disabilities takes a different approach: contract-based employment positions created and supported under the District Panchayat specifically for persons with disabilities in Lakshadweep, giving a direct route into paid work rather than assuming financial support is the only form of help disabled residents need.
Who is eligible
- Person with a certified disability, resident in Lakshadweep.
- Meets the eligibility criteria for the specific contract position available.
- Registered with the Department of Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs.
Documents required
- Disability certificate, from a competent medical authority
- Aadhaar card
- Educational/skill qualification certificates, where relevant to the position
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Contact the Department of Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs or your local District Panchayat office to check current position openings.
- Submit your disability certificate along with relevant qualification documents.
- Applications are reviewed against the specific position's requirements.
- Once selected, you're engaged on a contract basis under the District Panchayat.
- Ask the department about renewal terms and any pathway to longer-term employment as your contract period ends.