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Facilities and concessions in Assam

Government of Assam has constituted the "Assam State Council for disabled Welfare" to act as an Advisory Body to the State Government.

1. Concerned officer

The Director,
Social Welfare Department,
Government of Assam, Dispur.

2. Reservation in Government job

In Grade `C' and `D' posts under the Government, reservation are provided in direct recruitment for physically disabled persons as indicated below:

3.Scholarship / Stipend

The State Government awards scholarship to disabled persons from Class I to Class VIII. For details, please contact Director, Social Welfare Department.

4.Disability Pension

Disabled persons, male 65 years and female 60 years and above get Rupees 100 per month as disability pension.

5.Unemployment Allowances

Disabled persons, who are registered in employment exchange, get unemployment allowance @ Rupees 50 per month.

6. Assistance for self-employment

The disabled persons get assistance for self-employment.

7.Other Concessions/facilities

• 5% reservation in allotment of fair price shops.
• Reservation of 3% beneficiaries under IRDP Scheme.

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