The scheme aims to improve the educational status of physically handicapped children studying in classes I to X by providing financial assistance to parents who are otherwise unable to send their children to school due to economic reasons.

To be eligible: The student must be a bonafide resident of Goa. The student must be a regular student at a recognized school. The combined income of the parents/guardian should not exceed ₹25,000 per annum. The student must not be residing in or receiving maintenance from any government, local body, or grant-aided private institution. The student should not be receiving any other stipend or scholarship from another source. All handicapped children from the same family are eligible, provided they meet the conditions.

The applicant must fulfil the physical handicap criteria specified under Rule 4 and Rule 5 of the scheme's rules.

Students repeating a grade are generally not eligible for the stipend. However, one failure can be condoned at the discretion of the Director.

The stipend rates are: ₹200 per month for students in classes I to VIII. ₹300 per month for students in classes IX to XII.

The stipend is paid for the full academic year, which is 11 months and is disbursed in two instalments—one in September and the second in January.

No, students who are receiving a stipend or scholarship from any other source are not eligible for this scheme.

The required documents include: Aadhaar Card Caste Certificate (valid for 3 years from the date of issue) Income Certificate (valid for 3 years from the date of issue) Marksheet or Certificate Proof of Fees Paid Bank Account details

Yes, if a family has more than one physically handicapped child, all such children are eligible for the stipend, provided they meet the scheme’s other conditions.

The stipend is disbursed in two instalments: the first in September and the second in January.