On December 13, 2019, In order to provide motivation and to become the helping hand for differently-abled persons, the state Government of Kerala has launched 2 social welfare schemes – ‘Vijayamritham’ and ‘Sahachari’. These schemes also applicable to NSS(National Service Scheme), NCC(National Cadet Corps) and Student Police Cadet (SPC) units working for their care and welfare.
Key Points:
i.Vijayamritham’: It provides a one-time cash award to meritorious differently-abled persons who have scored high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate (PG) & Professional courses.The students from Government / Aided Colleges/ Other Affiliated Institutions (Parallel colleges, Distance Education Centres) are eligible for this scheme.
Amount of Assistance under Vijayamritham:
| S.No. | Category | Eligibility | Amount | No.of students per district |
| 1. | Degree/ Equivalent courses | 60% marks for Arts subject, 80% marks for Science subject | 8000/- | 10 students |
| 2. | Post-Graduation (PG)& Professional courses | 60 % and above | 10,000/- | 5 students |
ii.Sahachari scheme: This scheme aims to provide encouragement to NCC/NSS/SPC units functioning in schools who offer assistance to differently-abled students with over 40% disability in their studies as well as other extra-curricular activities.
Certificates and plaques will be awarded to 3 best NCC/NSS/SPC units, who offer service to the much needy differently-abled students. For this work, they will be given an amount of Rs. 40,000/- for each.
About Kerala:
Capital– Thiruvananthapuram
Governor– Arif Mohammad Khan
Chief Minister– Pinarayi Vijayan
National parks– Anamudi Shola National Park ,Eravikulam National Park 1978, Mathikettan Shola National Park ,Pambadum Shola National Park , Periyar National Park ,Silent Valley National Park.
