Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities
The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes & Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam. Under the scheme, loans of up to ₹5 lakhs are provided to persons with disabi...
Under this scheme, loans of up to ₹5 lakhs are provided to the target group for the purchase of assistive devices such as screen readers, motorized tricycles, scooty, hearing aids, etc., including the cost of retrofitting, to enhance their employability or improve self-employment prospects.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
The applicant should have a disability of at least 40%.
The age of the applicant should be above 18 years. For persons with mental retardation, the age is relaxed to 14 years instead of the usual 18 years.
The applicant should be employed, either working in a reputable organization or have a confirmed appointment letter.
**Note 1:** The head of the organization should certify that the proposed assistive device will improve the applicant's employability and that the device is not provided by the organization.
**Note 2:** For self-employment, the need for an assistive device will be assessed by the authority (SCA/RRB, etc.) scrutinizing the application and will be recommended accordingly.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:**
**Step 01:** The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. [https://saralharyana.gov.in/](https://saralharyana.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there.
**Step 03:** For registration, click “[New User](https://saralharyana.gov.in/citizenRegistration.html)” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e.
Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State.
Click on ‘Submit’.
**Step 04:** Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
1. The applicant should have a disability of at least 40%.
1. The age of the applicant should be above 18 years. For persons with mental retardation, the age is relaxed to 14 years instead of the usual 18 years.
1. The ap...
What are the benefits of Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities?
1. Under this scheme, loans of up to ₹5 lakhs are provided to the target group for the purchase of assistive devices such as screen readers, motorized tricycles, scooty, hearing aids, etc., including the cost of retrofitting, to enhance their employability or improve self-employment prospe...
How to apply online for Financial Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities?
**Online**
> **Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:**
**Step 01:** The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. [https://saralharyana.gov.in/](https://saralharyana.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** If the applicant is not registered on the po...