What is the purpose of the Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons scheme?

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to visually impaired students to cover the expenses of hiring readers.

How much allowance is provided to visually impaired students in IX to XII standard?

Visually impaired students in IX to XII standard receive an allowance of ₹3000/- per annum.

What is the allowance amount for degree courses?

For degree courses, the allowance amount is ₹5000/- per annum.

How much allowance is granted for postgraduate and professional courses?

Postgraduate and professional course students are granted ₹6000/- per annum.

Who is eligible to receive the readers allowance?

Eligible recipients must be visually impaired students of IX standard and above in recognized institutions.

What certificates need to be furnished along with the application?

Certificates required include those from the head of the institution, national identity card for differently-abled individuals, and statement of marks from the previous qualifying examination.

Can visually impaired students in lower standard avail of this allowance?

No, the scheme is specifically for visually impaired students in 9th standard and above.

Can the allowance be used for purposes other than hiring a reader?

The allowance is intended to cover the expenses of hiring a reader and cannot be used for other purposes.

Is there any financial assistance available for acquiring educational materials?

The scheme primarily provides financial assistance for hiring readers; however, additional support may be available through other programs.

Can visually impaired students studying in non-recognized institutions apply for this scheme?

No, applicants must be enrolled in bona fide institutions to qualify.

What if a visually impaired student changes institutions during the academic year?

In case of a change in institutions, the applicant should inform the designated authority and provide necessary documentation.

Are there any additional support services provided for visually impaired students under this scheme?

Additional support services may vary depending on local provisions and initiatives but are not explicitly mentioned in the scheme.

Scholarship

Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons(RATVIP)

Cash

Eligibility

The applicant should be a visually impaired student.

Region

Tamil Nadu

Award

Cash

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Overview

About RATVIP

The Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons is a cash scholarship run by the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. It is listed on myScheme, the Government of India's central scheme portal, and delivered at the district level through the state's differently abled welfare offices.

Visually impaired students depend on readers to work through printed textbooks, notes and examination papers. The scheme pays a yearly allowance, set by the student's level of study, so that a student can engage a reader for academic work. The support is meant for that purpose and does not cover general education costs.

It is open to visually impaired students studying in recognised institutions in Tamil Nadu, from the ninth standard upward through degree, postgraduate and professional courses. Applications are made in person to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, along with a reader certificate from the head of the institution, the national identity card for the differently abled and the previous marksheet.

Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons · eGovtSchemes – Tamil Nadu Readers Allowance Scheme (eligibility, benefits, application)

Who runs it

Provider

Tamil Nadu State Government

State / UT Government

Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department

At a glance

Key details

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Offline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The applicant should be a visually impaired student.
The applicant enrolled in 9th standard or above in a recognized/bonafide institution.

What you get

Award & benefits

Reader's allowance is being paid at the following rate: 9th To 10th Standard - ₹3,000/- (per annum).- Degree Courses - ₹5,000/- (per annum).
Post Graduate and Professional Courses - ₹6,000/- (per annum).

What to prepare

Documents required

Reader Certificate (issued from the head of the institution).

National Identity Card of the Differently Abled.

Statement of Marks (previous qualifying examination).

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Citizen's Charter (2022) myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

RATVIP – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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