- Reservation in Government Job: In Gr. ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts under the Government reservation are provided in direct recruitment for physically handicapped persons as indicated below:
Reservation for The Handicapped |
|
Category of handicapped |
Percentage of reservation |
Visually handicapped |
1% |
Orthopaedically handicapped |
1% |
Hearing handicapped |
1% |
- Scholarship/Stipend: The state Government awards scholarship to disabled persons from Class I to Class VIII. For details pl. contact Director, Social Welfare Department.
3.Assistance for self employment: Financial assistance is given for self employment to the disabled persons. For details pl. refer the list. (Appendix–A)
4.Assistance for purchase of aids and appliances: Assistance provided to the bonafide handicapped persons in order to improve their mobility. For details please contact Director, Social Welfare Department.
5.Other Concessions: Financial assistance for medical treatment in mainland is available.
6.Concerned Officer:
The Director
Social Welfare Department
Andaman and Nicobar Island
Port Blair – 744 104