Award scheme (Incentives for Best Employers and Best Performing PwDs)
About this scheme
The Award Scheme (Incentives for Best Employers and Best Performing Persons with Disabilities) is implemented under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh. This scheme aims to encourage private-sector employers to provide employment opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and to recognize PwDs who demonstrate exceptional performance despite their disabilities. The scheme promotes self-respect, motivation, equal opportunity, and social inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in society. simple
Benefits
- Cash award of ₹30,000/- to three best-performing Persons with Disabilities
- Cash award of ₹30,000/- to one private employer who provides maximum employment to PwDs.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a private employer hiring many Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) or a PwD who is visually impaired, hearing & speech impaired, or orthopedically disabled.
- The applicant should have done very well despite the disability or helped PwDs through employment.
How to Apply
Offline
The applicant should fill the application form and submit it, along with required documents, to the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment through the District Magistrate/District Welfare Officer by the date mentioned in the annual advertisement.
Documents Required
- Disability certificate
- Identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- Bank account details
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply for this award?
Private employers hiring PwDs and PwDs performing excellently despite their disability.
- Which categories of PwDs are eligible?
Visually Impaired, Hearing & Speech Impaired, and Orthopedically Disabled.
- How many PwDs are awarded every year?
Three PwDs are selected for the award each year.
- What is the cash prize for PwDs?
Each selected PwD receives ₹30,000.
- How can one apply for the award?
Applications must be submitted through the District Magistrate/District Welfare Officer.
- By when should applications be submitted?
By the last date mentioned in the annual advertisement issued by the Enrollment Department.
- Is this award only for private sector employers?
Yes, only private employers are eligible.
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