ADIP Scheme — Assistance for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Indian citizen of any age with minimum 40% benchmark disability holding UDID card, with monthly income of person or guardian up to ₹30,000. Must have minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by Medical Board or hold valid UDID card. Monthly family income must not exceed ₹30,000. Must not have received identical aid from government or NGO during the preceding 3 years (1 year for children under 12).

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • UDID card or Medical Board disability certificate (minimum 40%).
   • Aadhaar card copy.
   • Income certificate of beneficiary or parents/guardian showing monthly income ≤ ₹30,000.
   • Clinical/audiological assessment report (for specialized devices).
   • Self-declaration confirming no identical device received in previous 3 years.
   • Passport size photographs.
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   Step 3: Apply

   In-person at ALIMCO PM Divyasha Kendras, notified assessment camps, or through authorised implementing agencies in Gujarat. Step 1: Locate an ALIMCO PM Divyasha-Vayoshri Kendra, assessment camp, or District Social Defence identification drive. Step 2: Submit UDID card, Aadhaar, and income certificate. Step 3: Undergo clinical measurement and technical fitting assessment. Step 4: Receive customized aids and appliances with fitment, demonstration, and warranty.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Verification of UDID and medical assessment by rehabilitation professionals.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Implementing Agency Screening Committee and ALIMCO.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   Free of cost (100% grant) assistive devices for beneficiaries with monthly income up to ₹20,000. 50% subsidy on device cost for beneficiaries with monthly income between ₹20,001 and ₹30,000. Aids include motorized tricycles, wheelchairs, crutches, hearing aids, smart canes, Daisy players, prosthetics, and cochlear implants (for children under 5 years up to ₹6,00,000). Direct in-kind distribution, custom fitment, and trial at designated distribution camp/centre.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/ and DEPwD grievance cell