Vidyajyothi Scheme- Financial Aid For Uniforms And Study Materials To PH Students
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Vidyajyothi Scheme- Financial Aid for Uniforms and Study Materials to PH Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above for the purchase of study materials and uniforms on the following basis:
**Sl. No.****Course/Class****Assistance for Study materials****Assistance for Uniform**19th to 10th Standard@ ₹1000/- each (50 children from each district)@ ₹1500/- (30 children from each district)2+1, +2, ITI, Polytechnic, VHSC@ ₹2000/- each (50 children from each district)@ ₹1500/- each (30 children from each district)3Degree, Diploma, Professional Courses@ ₹3000/- each (25 children from each district)Nil4Post Graduation@ ₹3000/- each (20 children from each district)Nil

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should be studying in Government / Aided Institution in Kerala.
1. The financial assistance will be given to the students who are studying in Class 9th to Post-Graduation.
1. The applicant who has 40% or more disability is eligible to apply under the scheme.
1. The applicant’s annual family income is not applicable under this scheme.

**Note:** The preference will be given to the students of Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Login/Application Process: 
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.
Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

[Offline]
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form.
Step 02: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.
Step 03: The duly filled application form should be attested by the Head of the Institution.
Step 04: The duly filled application form has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officers.

Documents Required:
Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
Mobile number
Email id
Passport size photo
Copy of BPL Card
Disability Certificate/ Copy of Disability Identification Card
Educational Certificate
Certificate from Head of School/College
Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
Other documents, if any