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Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP)

Q: Who is eligible to apply for Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP)?

Certified PwDs (40%+ disability) with monthly household income up to ₹30,000.

दिव्यांगजनों को सहायक उपकरण प्रदान करने की एडिप योजना

Ministry / Implementing Agency:Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Provides free or heavily subsidized durable, sophisticated, and modern scientific assistive devices to needy persons with disabilities (PwD) with benchmark disability of 40% and above.

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Scheme Overview

Government Levelcentral

Operational Statusactive

Application Statuscontinuous

Application Modeonline

Launch Year1981

Target BeneficiaryPersons with Disabilities (PwDs) having benchmark disability of 40% or more

About the Scheme

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Provides free or heavily subsidized durable, sophisticated, and modern scientific assistive devices to needy persons with disabilities (PwD) with benchmark disability of 40% and above.</p><h2>Key Benefits</h2><p>Free motorized tricycles, smart canes, Daisy players, cochlear implants (up to ₹6 Lakh for children under 5), and customized prosthetics.</p>

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: 100% Free Devices (Income up to ₹22,500/mo) / 50% Subsidy (Income ₹22,501–₹30,000/mo)

Empowers persons with disabilities with modern mobility and communication aids
Cochlear implant surgery support up to ₹6,00,000 for deaf children under 5 years
Smart devices for visually impaired: smart phones, talking calculators, laptops

Eligibility Guidelines

These eligibility criteria represent published official guidelines. Ensure you hold valid supporting documents before applying on the official portal.

Indian citizen with benchmark disability of 40% or more possessing UDID card; monthly income up to ₹30,000

Required Documents

Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card / Disability Certificate

Income Certificate

Aadhaar Card

Passport Photograph

Application Process

1Register online at adip.depwd.gov.in or attend ALIMCO evaluation camp
2Medical prescription and fitting measurement
3Receive assistive aid at district distribution camp

Official Portals & Direct Links

Official PortalVisit Official Website

Application LinkDirect Apply Online Portal

Source & Verification Provenance

Information for this scheme has been referenced from official publications by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Official domain: disabilityaffairs.gov.in.

Verification Status: Officially Verified

Frequently Asked Questions

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