AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government runs Computer Training Scheme for Visually Impaired Persons for blind and low vision residents of the state, and applications are being taken through the Social Justice and Divyangjan Empowerment Department. Selected people get two months of computer training with screen-reading software, and a free laptop after the training is over.
Training runs at centres in seven divisions of Madhya Pradesh, and the benefit is one time only. Anyone with 40 percent or more visual impairment, a BPL card and Class 8 pass with 50 percent marks can apply through the district Social Justice office.
Computer Training Scheme for Visually Impaired Persons 2026
Scheme is run by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Madhya Pradesh. Main aim is simple. Blind students and young people often get left out of computer work because normal software does not read out the screen. This scheme fills that gap by teaching computer basics with NBTR screen-reading software, so a visually impaired person can study online, prepare for competitive exams, and look for a job on their own.
Training is not a short workshop. It runs for two full months, four hours a day, in two daily batches. Internet is given at the centre during the training, and a trainer stays with the batch. After the course finishes, the department hands over a laptop so the training does not go waste once the person goes back home.
Application Process
Applications are not filed on a public online form. Work is done through the district office, and the officer uploads the details to the department system. Steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Get your Samagra ID ready first. Go to the Samagra portal at samagra.gov.in and open the new family or member registration page. Enter your Aadhaar linked mobile number, complete the OTP check, fill your address and personal details, and submit. Note down the Samagra member ID that is generated.
STEP 2 - Get a disability certificate showing 40 percent or more visual impairment from the medical board of your district hospital. If you already have a UDID card, you can check its status on the SPARSH portal of the Social Justice department.
STEP 3 - Collect the rest of the papers, that is Class 8 marksheet, domicile certificate, BPL card, Aadhaar card and a residence proof like electricity bill, ration card or voter ID. Keep one photocopy set and the originals with you.
STEP 4 - Visit the office of the Joint Director or Deputy Director, Social Justice and Divyangjan Empowerment, in your district. Submit the application with all papers and get the receiving. The office checks your papers and uploads your details to the department portal.
STEP 5 - Wait for the call from the training centre. Selection is done division wise as per seats in each batch, so keep checking with the same district office if the batch date is not informed for a long time.
Highlights of the Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Computer Training Scheme for Visually Impaired Persons |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Run By | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities |
| Eligible People | Visually impaired people with 40 percent or more impairment |
| Benefit | Two months computer training and a free laptop |
| Benefit Type | In kind, one time |
| Application Mode | Offline, through district Social Justice office |
| Official Website | socialjustice.mp.gov.in |
| Help Number | 0755-2556916 |
Benefits You Get
Benefit comes in two parts, the training itself and the laptop given at the end. Both are given once in a lifetime to one person, so a second application after completing the course is not allowed.
Training is of two months with four hours daily, in one of the two batches running at the centre. Centres are in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Sagar, Rewa and Ujjain. Course covers hardware basics, typing, file work, internet use and screen reader shortcuts. Internet is given free during the class hours, and there is free access to online libraries and audio books, which helps a lot for exam preparation.
Laptop is handed over after the person completes the full course. Machine given under the scheme keeps a basic but working setup, so that screen reader software runs smoothly on it.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i3 or equal |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Hard Drive | 250 GB or more |
| Software | NBTR screen-reading software |
| Connectivity | Internet given during training |
Who Can Apply
Rules are fixed and the district office checks each point before sending your name ahead. Read the list below before spending money on papers.
- You must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, and a domicile certificate is needed as proof.
- Visual impairment should be 40 percent or more, as written on the certificate given by a medical board.
- Family should be in the Below Poverty Line list, so a valid BPL card is needed.
- You should have passed Class 8 with at least 50 percent marks.
- You should not have taken this training benefit earlier, because it is a one time benefit.
For example, if Ravi from Bhopal has a certificate of 45 percent visual impairment, a BPL card, and a Class 8 marksheet with 58 percent, he can apply at the Bhopal district Social Justice office.
Documents Required
Keep these papers ready in one file before you go to the office. Missing papers is the most common reason applications get returned.
Class 8 marksheet, disability certificate from the medical board showing 40 percent or more impairment, domicile certificate, residence proof such as electricity bill, ration card or voter ID, valid BPL certificate, Aadhaar card, Samagra ID, and a few passport size photos.
Other Support for Divyang People in MP
Visually impaired students in Madhya Pradesh also get a reader allowance along with the regular disability scholarship. As per the state scheme details, reader allowance is ₹100 per month for graduation and polytechnic students, ₹125 per month for post graduation, and ₹150 per month for technical courses, given for ten months in a year. Students moving from Class 12 to graduation also get a one time amount of ₹3,000.
If you are looking at other state schemes for divyang people, see Sparsh Abhiyan MP for free corrective surgery support, Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana for marriage support, and Civil Services Incentive Scheme for Persons with Disabilities for exam preparation money.
Contact and Help
For any doubt about batch dates, papers or laptop handover, contact the district Joint Director or Deputy Director office of Social Justice and Divyangjan Empowerment. Head office is at Link Road Number 3, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, PIN 462016, and the office number is 0755-2556916.
References
- Official scheme order of Social Justice Department, Madhya Pradesh
- Social Justice and Divyangjan Empowerment Department, MP
- SPARSH portal for UDID and disability records
- Samagra portal for Samagra ID registration
FAQ's
Is the scheme still running in 2026?
Yes, the scheme is being run by the Social Justice and Divyangjan Empowerment Department of Madhya Pradesh, and applications are taken at district offices through the year.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh with 40 percent or more visual impairment, a BPL card, and Class 8 pass with 50 percent marks.
Can the training be taken twice?
No. Training and the laptop are given only once to one person.
How long is the training?
Two months, with four hours of class every day in one of the two daily batches.
Is the laptop really free?
Yes. The laptop is given free after the full course is completed, no fee or deposit is taken.
Where are the training centres?
Centres run in seven divisions, that is Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Sagar, Rewa and Ujjain.
Is any cash amount given?
No cash is given under this scheme. Benefit is in kind, that is training and the laptop.
Which screen reader is used in the class?
NBTR screen-reading software is used, and internet is given at the centre during class hours.
Can it be applied for online?
There is no public online form. Papers are submitted at the district Joint Director or Deputy Director office, and the office uploads the details.
Can people from other states apply?
No. Only permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh can apply.