Assam
(Government of Assam has constituted the “Assam State Council for Handicapped Welfare” to act as an Advisory Body to the State Government)
Reservation for The Handicapped |
|
Category of handicapped |
Percentage of reservation |
Visually handicapped |
1% |
Orthopaedically handicapped |
1% |
Hearing handicapped |
1% |
1-A) Reservation in Government job: In Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts under the Government reservations are provided in direct recruitment for physically handicapped persons as indicated below:
- B) Educational Institutions: 3% seats are reserved for Physically Handicapped students in MBBS. Course.
- Scholarship/Stipend: The state Government awards scholarship to disabled persons from Class I to Class VIII. For details contact: Director, Social Welfare Department and “Key Reference at Appendix ‘ A’”.
- 3.Disability Pension: Disabled person whose age is 65 years and above for male and 60 years and above for female Rs.100/– p.m. as disability pension.
- Unemployment allowances: Disabled persons who are registered in employment exchange, get Rs.50/– p.m. as unemployment allowance.
- Assistance for self employment: The Handicapped persons get assistance for self employment. For details please refer list (Appendix–A)
6.Other Concessions/Facilities:
5% reservation in allotment of fair price shops.
Reservation of 3% beneficiaries under IRDP Scheme.
7.Concerned Officer:
The Director
Social Welfare Department
Government of Assam, Dispur