P.R.Sampath, I.A.S. Social Resource & Training Center

Principal Secretary / K.K. Nagar

State Commissioner for the Chennai – 600 078

Differently Abled

Date : 02.05.2012

Complimentary Message

Vasantham Federation for Differently Abled has brought out the collection of Schemes issued by the

Government along with the Government circulars issued by the State Commissioner for the

Differently Abled. This will greatly benefit the Differently Abled from Tiruvallur District. We

appreciate the efforts of Vasantham Federation President Mr. A. Livingston, members of the

Federation and IRCDS for bringing out the details in

a book form.

I wish them all the best for them to continue with this effort

Sd/-

P.R.Sampath

Most Rt. Rev. Dr. A.M. Chinnappa SDB, DD, Ph.D. Archbishop’s House

Archbishop of Madras- Mylapore 41,Santhome High Road

Chennai – 600 004

Tel : 044 2464 1102

044 2464 0833

Fax : 044 2464 1999

Email : archmsml@gmail.com

bishopamc@yahoo.com

Complimentary Message

I am very happy to note that IRCDS [Community Base Rehabilitation (CBR) Forum for

Persons with Disabilities] has for the past 25 years been involved in social work in Tiruvallur

District. It is to be commended that in this task of improving the society, Panchayat

Organizations, District Administration and Government Agencies have come

together.

I am amazed with the personal attention provide for the progress of women through “Pudhiya Oli

Federation for Women”. I bless this Vasantham Federation for Differently Abled continue their

efforts in lighting up the lives of the poor downtrodden Persons with

disabilities.

The Kingdom of Jesus shows the blind vision, make the handicapped walk and heal the

Lepers. I feel that this Social work Organization put their full effort towards this end. I pray that

the Almighty be with this Organization in all its services.

Sd/-

Most Rt. Rev. Dr. A.M. Chinnappa SDB, DD, Ph.D.

Archbishop of Madras- Mylapore &

President of Tamil Nadu Bishops’s Council

23.12.2011

A word of appreciation

Dear all,

I am over whelmed to participate in the celebration of International day of differently abled which

was jointly organised by IRCDS- NGO, and Vasantham Federation of differently abled persons,

Tiruvallur. I greatly appreciate the active participation of the differently abled the commitment

and dedication of IRCDS and Vasantham federation in the venture of committing themselves for

the rights and empowerment of differently abled persons.

The prime aim of this hand book is to enlighten and enable the differently abled persons on the

government schemes and entitlements, criteria for submission of applications, application

formats, documents to be submitted, government circulars and their practical use in their day to

day life.

I exhort all the Panchayat Raj Representatives, women self-help groups, youth groups and all the

organisations that are committed in the service of the people, to use this hand book to support the

persons with differently abled for their betterment. I do wish that the differently abled persons

make use of this hand book as an instrument to avail the benefits from the government due to

them to improve their standard of living.

I place my heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Titus, director of IRCDS and Mr.Livingston, president of

Vasantham federation in bringing out this valuable and practical document for the good of the

differently abled persons.

Sd/-

R. Manimaran B.A, M.L.A

Equal Opportunity! Protection of Rights! Total Participation!

Tamil Nadu Handicapped Federation Trust (Regd..)

(State Rights Movement)

No.21AA, Erikkarai Salai, Kottur, Chennai – 600 085

Phone : 32927664, 32956759, 94441 15936, 93828 37195, Fax : (044) 24405584

E-mail : tnhandicappedtrust@yahoo.co.in www.tnhfctrust.in

________________________________________________________________________

G. Chidambaranathan P. Simmachandran K. Srinivasan B. Chandrakumar

State President State General Secretary State Secretary State Treasurer

24.04.2012

Dear All,

On behalf of our Federation, we congratulate Vasantham Federation for Differently Abled and IRCDS for

bringing out a booklet containing schemes for the Differently Abled and Circulars for the benefit of

Tiruvallur District Differently Abled.

We still find that the Differently Abled throughout Tamil Nadu are under the grip of poverty, lack in the

opportunity to get education, unemployment, not having the capacity start own business, live in unhygienic

conditions, do not have social status. The Central and State Government have allocated funds and brought

out various schemes for the benefit of such people. But proper awareness has not been created on these

schemes and these have not reached them.

The method of guiding the ignorant persons in a service minded manner is the main function of the

Differently Abled Self Help Groups. Vasantham Federation for Differently Abled working successfully in

Tiruvallur District has brought out a booklet under the guidance of IRCDS. This effort has to be

commended. Likewise, similar Self Help Groups should develop their capacity to bring out small

publications.

Tamil Nadu Handicapped Federation Trust has been bringing out a monthly magazine titled “Sevai

Sudar”, several Bit Notice and collection of Government Schemes, Orders, and Important Contact details.

On behalf of our Federation we wish this contribution success.

Sd/- Sd/-

State President State General Secretary

G. Chidambaranathan P. Simmachandran

Compilation of Government Schemes and Orders

List of Contents

S. No. Contents Page No.

I. Government Welfare Schemes for PWDs

1. National Identity Card for the Differently Abled person 3

2 Education Benefits for Differently Abled Children

2.1 Admission for Differently Abled Children

2.2 Early School Education 2.3 Scholarship 2.4 Rehabilitation Center for Mentally Retarded 2.5 Scribe Assistance to Visually Impaired Persons

2.6 Free Braille Books 2.7 Readers Allowance for the Visually Impaired Students 2.8 Financial Assistance to Non-Governmental Organizations that

provide facilities to Differently Abled Children

4

3. Training for PWDs

3.1 Training for Visually Impaired persons (male) 3.2 Training for Visually Impaired persons (female)

3.3 Training for Speech and Hearing Impaired 3.4 Diploma in Medical Laboratory

3.5 Free Computer Training

9

4. Subsidized Loan for Self Employment 12

5. Assistance for Unemployed 13

6. Assistance to PWDs Law Graduates 13

7. Free supply of Aids and Appliances / Motorized Vehicles 14

8. Marriage Assistance 16

9. Maintenance Allowance to Mentally Retarded and Muscular

Dystrophy Affected Persons

17

10. Financial Assistance for PWDs 18

11. Travel Concession

11.1 Travel Concession for PWDs in Buses 11.2 Travel Concession for PWDs in Trains

11.3 Flight Travel Concession for PWDs

19

12. Concession in Government Examinations 22

13. Concession in Postal Services 22

14. Other Schemes 22

S. No. Contents Page No.

15. State level Contact details 25

16. Contact details of District level Officers for PWDs 26

17. Emergency Contact Numbers 28

18. Application form to obtain Disability Certificate / Identity card 29

19. Application form for monthly Maintenance Grant 31

20. Application form for getting Railway Concession 32

21. Application form for getting Maintenance for Mentally Retarded 35

22. Application form to obtain grant for purchase of Books 36

23. Application form for Scholarship 37

24. Application form for free Sewing Machine 38

25. Welfare Schemes from Tamil Nadu Welfare Board for PWDs

25.1 Application form for Assistance for last rites of death of a PWDs and assistance for Natural Death

25.2 Application form for Scholarship 25.3 Application form for Assistance in case of Accident Death

25.4 Application form for Marriage Assistance

25.5 Readers’ Allowance Certificate / Visually Impaired Scholar 25.6 Application for Assistance of Delivery / Miscarriage / Abortion

25.7 Application form for Assistance for Optical

39

II. Some of the Government Orders and Circulars regarding PWDs

26. PWD Act, 1995 – Government Gazette - Key Points on 3%

reservation for PWDs in all Poverty Alleviation Schemes

27. Letter from the Project Director, District Rural Development Agency,

Tiruvallur District dated 02.07.2008 – Allocation of 3% from the

Poverty Alleviation Schemes for the PWDs

53

28. Relaxation in the upper age limit for enrolling as member in the

Tamil Nadu Welfare Board for PWDs – G.O. (Ms) No 145 dated

03.10.2008 issued by Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme

Department

55

29. Abolition of the higher income limit specified for receiving the

various State Government welfare schemes from the Financial Year

2010 – 2011 – G.O. (Ms) No 31 dated 28.06.2010 issued by Social

Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department

57

30. Guidelines for starting Self Help Groups by PWDs – Circular issued

by the Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development

of Women Ltd. On 03.09.2010

61

S. No. Contents Page No.

III. Government Orders and Circulars on Education

31. Waiver of Fees for PWDs – G.O. (Ms) No 135 dated 20.09.2008

issued by Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme

Department

66

32. Total waiver of Fees for PWDs studying in Government, Government

Aided Engineering Colleges and Universities coming under this

Department – G.O. (Ms) No 429 dated 16.10.2008 issued by Higher

Education Department

69

33. Relaxation of age limit for admission of PWD students in educational

institutions and training centers - G.O. (Ms) No 239 dated

03.09.1993 issued by Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme

Department

34. Providing extra hour for PWDs while writing examinations - G.O.

(Ms) No 270 dated 29.09.1993 issued by Social Welfare and

Nutritious Meal Programme Department

72

35. Waiver of Special Fees for PWD students studying in Government

and Government Aided Colleges - G.O. (Ms) No 30 dated 28.06.2010

issued by Tamil Nadu Welfare Board for Differently Abled

73

36. Framing of education rules under Tamil Nadu right of children to

free and compulsory education - G.O. (Ms) No 173 dated

08.11.2011 issued by School Education Department

75

37. Concessions related to the rules of Tamil Nadu Public Service

Commission

93

IV. Government Orders and Circulars related to Employment

38. Age relaxation in the recruitment of PWDs in Public Departments -

G.O. (Ms) No 704 dated 15.04.1964 issued by Public (Services – A)

Department

96

39. Reservation for the PWDs in Educational Institutions and Social

Service Organizations - G.O. (Ms) No 602 dated 14.08.1981 issued

by Social Welfare Department

97

40. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission – Increasing the allowance

for scribe assistance – Provide extra time during examinations -

G.O. (Ms) No 63 dated 01.02.1989 issued by Personnel and

Administrative Reforms Department

99

41. Concession for the Visually Impaired in getting Telephone

connection - Circular dated 23.09.1993 issued by

101

Telecommunications Department, Government of India

42. Appointment of Hearing Impaired in Public Sector Undertakings,

waiver of Typewriting Test - G.O. (Ms) No 4 dated 05.01.1994

issued by Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme

Department

103

43. Reservation for PWDs in recruitment to Tamil Nadu Government

Transport Corporation - G.O. (Ms) No 220 dated 03.09.1997

104

44. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission – Recruitment of Staff –

providing additional half an hour for PWDs - G.O. (Ms) No 225 dated

09.09.1997

105

45. Allocation of one shop for PWDs from the Shops constructed by the

Municipal Administration - G.O. (Ms) No 100 dated 16.02.2000

issued by Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department

106

46. Recruitment of Graduate, Post Graduate Teachers for Government

High / Higher Secondary Schools through competitive exams,

Providing concession in exam fee for Visually Impaired aspirants -

G.O. (Ms) No 190 dated 09.11.2001 issued by School Education

Department

108

47. Open Public Telephone Booths, Petty Shops, Aavin Milk Vending and

Tiffin Shops in Government Hospitals - G.O. (Ms) No 59 dated

20.03.2003 issued by Health and Family Welfare (J1) Department

110

48. Tamil Nadu Government to provide free the entire 5% of the margin

money as assistance to avail loan under the Prime Minister’s

Employment Generation Programme for self employment- G.O. (Ms)

No 112 dated 22.08.2008 issued by Social Welfare and Nutritious

Meal Programme Department

113

49. Form High level Monitoring Committee to ensure that 3%

reservation of PWDs in job opportunities is complied with - G.O.

(Ms) No 117 issued by Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal

Programme Department

115

50. Priority for employment of PWDs to be included in the Memorandum

of Understanding by Entrepreneurs interested in starting Industries

in Tamil Nadu - Letter No. 142 dated 29.09.2008 issued by Social

Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department

118

51. Government Jobs – Exempt PWDs from paying the examination fees

for competitive examinations - G.O. (Ms) No 21 dated 05.03.2009

issued by Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department

120

52. Declaration of special holiday on December 3rd every year to enable

the PWDs to celebrate World Disability Day - G.O. (Ms) No 72 dated

28.05.2009 issued by Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme

122

Department

53. Transfer of PWD Government staff working in Public Departments -

Letter No 92/S/09 dated 22.07.2009 issued by Personnel and

Administrative Reforms Department

124

54. Permit PWDs employed in Government services to leave 15 minutes

early - G.O. (Ms) No 149 dated 19.08.2009

126

55. To form Special recruitment drive and ensure filling up of vacancies

reserved for PWDs - G.O. (Ms) No 63 dated 18.03.2010 issued by

Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department

128

56. Implement the policy of reservation for PWDs in the recruitment of

Part Time Teachers - Letter No 40209 dated 08.12.2011 issued by

School Education Department

131

V. Transport related Government Orders and Circulars

57. Permit all types of PWDs to travel throughout the State in State

Transport Buses with one-fourth charges irrespective of the number of

travel as applicable in train journeys - G.O. (Ms) No 153 dated

29.10.2008 issued by Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme

Department

133

58. Permit PWDs to travel in Deluxe buses free of charge - Circular No

15007/PR3/PPO/MTC/2009 dated 04.02.2009

135

59. Permit all types of PWDs to travel throughout the State in State

Transport Buses with one-fourth charges irrespective of the number of

travel along with their Aid as applicable in train journeys - G.O. (Ms)

No 18 dated 31.05.2010 issued by Welfare of the Differently Abled

persons

136

60. Make suitable changes in motor vehicles for the PWDs - G.O. (Ms) No

6 dated 10.01.2010 issued by Home Department

138

61. How do PWDs obtain Driving License? Information obtained through

Right to Information Act - Letter No 55098/K2/11 dated 23.08.2011

140

62. Advise conductors to implement the allowances provided to PWDs in a

polite manner without any hindrance - Permit the carrying of PWD

foldable wheel chairs in the bus without any additional luggage

charges - G.O. (Ms) No 000112 dated 15.01.2011 issued by Tamil

Nadu State Express Transport Corporation

142

63. PWDs – Advise the Drivers and Conductors of Transport buses to

ensure that there are no complaints against them - Circular No 13746

dated 30.11.2011 issued by Tamil Nadu Government Transport

Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd. – Coimbatore – 43

144

64. Air Travel – Travel concessions from Indian Airlines 146

V. Circulars from Bank

65. Appointment of Legal Guardians to operate bank accounts of PWDs

(Mental retardation, multiple disabilities) above 18 years - Reserve

Bank of India Order dated 19.11.2007

149

66. Maintenance of Savings Account by the Visually Impaired – Letter

dated 04.06.2008 – Reserve Bank of India

150

67. Reserve Bank of India Order on creating barrier free environment in

Banks and ATM Buildings – Reserve Bank of India Order dated

13.04.2009

151

VII. Government Orders and Circulars related to Housing and Land

68. Allotment of 1% in Government Housing to PWDs who are in

Government Service

153

69. Reservation of 3% for PWDs under the Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)

scheme – Government of India Circular dated 10.03.1997

154

70. Provide land free of cost to Private Agencies for building homes for

Destitute, Old age homes, homes for PWDs and Destitute, provide

shelter for street children during night without any motive for profit -

G.O. (Ms) No 182 dated 04.12.2002 issued by Social Welfare and

Nutritious Meal Programme Department

155

71. Order related to allotment of Plots / Houses of Tamil Nadu Housing

Board - G.O. (Ms) No 138 dated 25.10.2011 issued by Housing and

Urban Development [HB 4(1)] Department

157

Representatives of Vasantham Federation for Differently Abled &

IRCDS – Staff team working with PWDs – Photograph

161