Here is detail on Unemployment allowance introduce by the state government of Punjab for the benefit of people with disabilities.
Unemployment allowance – Punjab
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Particulars |
Details |
Scheme |
Unemployment allowance |
Incentive |
There is state provision of giving unemployment allowance to the educated unemployed people with disabilities those are registered with special employment exchange for the period of more than 2 year. Rate of Unemployment allowance as per the education of the PwD: a) Up to matric: INR 275/, b) Above post matric: INR 500/. |
Eligibility |
Minimum 40% of disability, Family income should not exceed more than 1, 50,000/- per annum., Age group of 17 to 30 years, Applicant must not be availing any other stipend or scholarship from the government of Punjab., Resident of state of Punjab |
Documents required |
Disability certificate, Resident proof/certificate issued by the competent authority, Self declaration form in support of family income, A certificate of being Punjab origin, Registration number |
Procedure |
Applicant needs to apply to the concerned special employment exchange or employment exchange office of the respective district. The annual allowance is credited to the saving account of the applicant. |
Nodal agency |
Directorate of Social Security and Women and Child Development |
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Website |