The cochlear implant is a prosthetic device, a part of which is surgically implanted inside the cochlea. Cochlear implants have been found to be beneficial for children and adults with severe to profound hearing loss and steeply sloping hearing loss who do not benefit adequately with hearing aids but have an intact auditory nerve.
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Forms to avail welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes
Get downloadable forms for Scheduled Castes (SC) schemes of grants in aid provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can download forms such as application cum monitoring form for schedules caste development, proforma for inspection of voluntary organisation working for SCs and receiving grant in aid for project of residential or non-residential school or hostel. Details of staff employed, list of beneficiaries and...
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Download forms of schemes for care of older persons
Get downloadable forms of schemes for care of older persons by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Application cum monitoring forms for grants in aid to voluntary organisations working in the field of integrated programmes for older persons and verification by authorised signatory forms can also be downloaded. Lists of beneficiaries, details of social defence, offices, staff employed and forms of utilisation certificates are also...
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Application forms to apply for differently abled schemes
Downloadable forms to apply for schemes for persons with disabilities are provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can get details of schemes of assistance to differently abled for purchase or fitting of aids and appliances (ADIP Scheme). Application forms for installment, register to be maintained by the agency, composition of managing committee, etc. can be downloaded. Information on schemes to promote voluntary...
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Frequently asked questions on SCs and STs welfare
Users can read frequently asked questions on the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the country. Details of what is untouchability, atrocity, national overseas scholarships, centrally sponsored schemes and awards etc. Information related to the financial assistance, ad-hoc grant and reservation etc. has been given.
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Schemes and programmes for differently abled by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Details of various schemes and programmes for persons with disabilities are provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can find schemes such as Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase / Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP Scheme), Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme to promote Voluntary Action for Persons with Disabilities (DDRS Scheme), National Awards and National Scholarships for persons with disabilities...
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Social defence schemes of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Find information on the social defence schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can get details of schemes and programmes for older persons and financial assistance in the field of social defence. Information about the NGOs receiving grants-in-aid is also provided.
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Scheme of post-matric scholarships for OBC
Detailed information has been given for users on scheme of post-matric scholarship to the Other Backward Classes for studies in India. Details of scheme such as objectives, scope, value of scholarship, maintenance allowance and conditions of eligibility etc.
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Central sector scheme of free coaching for SC and OBC students
A combined Scheme, namely Coaching and Allied Assistance for Weaker Sections including scheduled castes, Other Backward Classes and minorities was introduced with effect from September, 2001. This Centrally sponsored scheme has been revamped and renamed as the Central Sector Scheme of Free Coaching for SC and OBC Students (Effective from April, 2007). Users can get detailed information on the scheme and can also download forms.
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Disability division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Detailed information has been provided on the Disability Division of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment which facilitates empowerment of people with disabilities including visual, hearing, speech, locomotor and mental disabilities etc. Information on population of differently able persons in various states is given. Documents like the National Sample Survey (NSS) records, Constitution schedules, various rules and regulations can...
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List of Scheduled Castes by Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Users can find a list of Scheduled Castes provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Information is given on the SC persons of various states. One needs to click on the state's name to get information about the SCs. The Constitutional provisions related to the Scheduled Castes have been given.
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Format for details of staff employed by the organization working in the field of disabilities
Find the format for details of staff employed by the organization working in the field of disabilities provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can provide information about the staff such as name, address, designation, educational qualification, salary per month, date of appointment, etc.
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Scheme of National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Scheme of National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities was launched by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The Scheme is dedicated to the outstanding employers of persons with disabilities as well as the most outstanding employees. The Scheme is funded by the Central government. This scheme is applicable for persons with disabilities. Outstanding employees with disabilities and outstanding employers of persons with...
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Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan)
Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) is a nation-wide Campaign launched by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to provide universal accessibility to persons with disabilities. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on developing accessible physical environment, transportation system and Information & communication ecosystem.
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Utilisation Certificate for the organization working in the field of disabilities
Find the Utilisation Certificate for the organization working in the field of disabilities provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can download the form and use it further.
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Scheme of National Scholarships for Persons with Disabilities
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has introduced Scheme of National Scholarships for Persons with Disabilities. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance for pursuing post-matric professional and technical courses of duration more than one year. Scholarships are awarded for pursuing studies from IX Std. onwards. You can find information related to this scheme, its objectives, funding, beneficiaries, etc....