What this scheme offers
A general disability pension helps with day-to-day costs, but it doesn't specifically address a different, targeted problem: girls with disabilities in rural Punjab being kept home from school more often than boys or non-disabled girls, whether due to transport difficulty, family caregiving expectations, or simple underestimation of what the girl can achieve. This scholarship ties its payment directly to attendance rather than mere enrolment, giving families a concrete, recurring financial reason to actually send their daughter to school each day rather than just registering her once.
Who is eligible
- Girl with a certified disability, resident in rural Punjab.
- Enrolled at a school and meeting the scheme's minimum attendance requirement.
- Disability certificate from a competent medical authority.
Documents required
- Disability certificate
- Aadhaar card
- School enrollment and attendance record
- Residential proof (rural Punjab)
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Apply through your school in coordination with the District Social Security office.
- Submit the disability certificate along with enrollment and residency proof.
- The school certifies attendance records periodically, as this is an attendance-linked benefit.
- Once approved, the monthly scholarship is credited based on verified attendance.
- Maintain regular attendance to continue receiving the monthly payment.