‘Fully implement scheme for differently-abled’
Bhopal: Chhatra-Griha Scheme-2008 for disabled students has been implemented in the State under The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. Commissioner Social Justice and Disabled Welfare has written to district collectors to ensure formal implementation of the scheme. It has been said in the letter that Social Justice Department will use this scheme for running Chhatra-Grihas as students’ homes for students of class XI and higher classes. The home can be established in government or hired building. Concerning educational institution’s principal will prepare proposal of house rent of upto Rs 750 per month and send the same to Joint/Deputy Director seeking their sanction. Proposals for monthly rent of Rs 1,500 will be prepared by departmental officers with collector’s approval. Collectors have been authorised to give sanction to hire buildings with higher rent. Condition of upto Rs 96,000 annual income of parents under the scheme has been abolished. Per student expenditure on light and water in the home will be borne by the State Government. Expenditure over and above it will be shared equally by students themselves. The students’ houses may also be run through voluntary organisations.
Transport allowance to computer, mgmt students
Bhopal: Maintenance and transport allowance will be provided to disabled students of computer and management courses in government colleges in the state. The scheme will benefit 2,000 students. Under the scheme, every student will be given fee for computer and management course, Rs 1,500 per month maintenance allowance, Rs 500 per month transport allowance in Municipal Corporation areas and Rs 300 per month in Municipal Council areas. Parents’ annual income must not be over Rs 1 lakh. October 31, 2014 is the last date for submitting application in prescribed proforma. Further information can be seen on Higher Education Department’s website.