The scheme “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Department: · Level: state · State: Kerala
1. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- per person in a year will be given to the disabled person or who has become handicapped for their medical treatment, including surgery.
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 1. The disabled person or who has become handicapped due to an accident is eligible to apply under the scheme for their medical treatment, including surgery. 1. Those differently-abled persons whose annual income does not exceed (₹20,000/- in Rural areas and ₹22,375/- in Urban areas) shall be eligible for financial assistance. 1. Physically handicapped persons shall include the following disabilities/categories: a. Blind b. Deaf and Dumb c. Orthopedically Handicapped d. Mentally Challenged e. Persons in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category having 40 % disability or more.
**Online** **Registration Process:** **Step 01**: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in) **Step 02:** On the home page, click on “One time Registration” **Step 03:** Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’. **Step 04:** The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’. **Step 05:** Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’. **Login/Application Process:** **Step 01:** Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in) and click on “Citizen Login”. **Step 02:** Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”. **Step 03:** Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button. **Step 04:** Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes...