Shreshtam Scheme For Ensuring Participation Of PwDs In Arts & Sports

Under the scheme, a maximum amount of ₹10,000/- will be provided to each beneficiary who has showcased their talents in State/ National level championships.

Note: The amount will be provided to a total of 10 beneficiaries from each district of Kerala.

The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.

The participants who have showcased their talents in arts and sporting activities in State/ National level championships will be eligible to apply.

The applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD) having 40% or more disability.

The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹1,00,000/-.

The applicant should be undergoing training from State/National Academies/Centers.

Offline

Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.

Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely.

Step 03: The duly filled application form along with necessary supporting documents has to be submitted through District Social Justice Office concerned.

Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card

Passport size photo

Merit certificate

Admission details from Academy/Training Centre

Copy of Disability Certificate

Copy of Ration card

Income Certificate

Copy of bank passbook