Details

The Training Centre for Specially-Abled Persons scheme was launched by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Mizoram. Under this scheme, provide vocational courses for specially-abled individuals, funded by the Government of Mizoram. The centers provide courses in tailoring for females and tailoring/shoemaking for males, with a monthly stipend of ₹250 for the training period.

Training Centers:

There are three training centers, including residential centers in Aizawl for both genders and a non-residential center in Lunglei.

Benefits

One year of vocational training in tailoring and shoemaking.

A monthly stipend of ₹250/- is given to the trainees.

Hand sewing machine/Treadle sewing machine/Cobbler tools are given to them upon completion of the course.

Eligibility

The applicant should be a resident of Mizoram.

The applicant should be a person with a disability.

The applicant should be from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The applicant writes the application on plain paper.

Step 2: In the application form attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required

Passport-size Photograph

UDID/Disability Certificate

Proof of BPL Status (Family Ration Card)

Photocopy of Bank Passbook (first page showing account holder’s name and account number)