Fitter Training to Hearing Impaired Persons
This scheme offers fitter training and a monthly stipend to hearing-impaired individuals in Tamil Nadu.
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive two years of fitter training at ITI, Guindy, along with a monthly stipend of ₹300.
Who can apply
- Age 18–25
- For: hearing-impaired
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- poor household
Applicants must be hearing-impaired individuals aged between 18 and 25 years. They should not be income tax payers, have no government employees in their family, and belong to poor households.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted offline using a prescribed form available at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.
- Visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Office during office hours.
- Request a hard copy of the application form from the designated staff.
- Complete the application form and attach the required documents, self-attested if necessary.
- Submit the filled application form and documents to the Commissioner for Welfare of the Differently Abled.
- Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of submission from the office, ensuring it includes essential details.
Documents required
- National Identity Card
- Educational Certificate
- Community Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of the fitter training program?
The fitter training program lasts for two years at ITI, Guindy.
Is a stipend provided during the training?
Yes, trainees receive a stipend of ₹300 per month during the training period.
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed the 10th standard to be eligible for the program.
Can individuals with other disabilities apply?
This program is specifically for hearing-impaired individuals; other disability-specific programs may exist.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to submit a National Identity Card, Educational Certificate, Community Certificate, and Transfer Certificate.
Is there any placement assistance after training?
Placement assistance may be provided upon successful completion of the training program.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.