Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances | Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply | JanKosh
central government scheme
Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances
Common abbreviation: ADIP
A scheme to assist needy persons with disabilities in procuring durable, sophisticated, and scientifically manufactured standard aids and appliances. The scheme promotes physical, social, and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhancing economic potential. Implemented through ALIMCO, National Institutes, CRCs, DDRCs, State Corporations, and NGOs.
Quick Facts
AuthorityMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
A scheme to assist needy persons with disabilities in procuring durable, sophisticated, and scientifically manufactured standard aids and appliances. The scheme promotes physical, social, and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhancing economic potential. Implemented through ALIMCO, National Institutes, CRCs, DDRCs, State Corporations, and NGOs.
Benefits and conditions
Free Aids and Appliances
Full cost of aid/appliance covered for beneficiaries with monthly income up to ₹15,000.
As per latest ADIP approved cost norms. (One-time (3-year gap for same purpose))
Subsidised Aids and Appliances
50% of cost covered for beneficiaries with monthly income between ₹15,001 and ₹30,000.
50% of cost up to prescribed limit (One-time (3-year gap for same purpose))
Cochlear Implant Support
Financial assistance for cochlear implant surgery and related devices for hearing impaired persons.
As per approved empanelled hospital rates (One-time)
Eligibility requirements
Gender: Any
Citizenship: Indian
Income Limit Monthly: 30000
Income Type: Individual / Guardian
Residency: India
Urban Rural: Any
Occupation: Any
Social Category: SC
Social Category: ST
Social Category: OBC
Social Category: General
Social Category: EWS
Target groups include persons with disabilities: Yes
Government Employee Allowed: Yes
Income Tax Payer Allowed: Yes
Aadhaar Required: Yes
Exclusions
Monthly income exceeds ₹30,000 (or guardian income exceeds ₹30,000 for dependents)
Does not hold a 40% disability certificate (Benchmark Disability)
Received assistance for the same purpose in the last 3 years (1 year for children below 12)
Non-Resident Indian
Required documents
Disability Certificate (40% or more Benchmark Disability)
Aadhaar Card of PwD
UDID / UDID Enrolment Number
Income Certificate from Revenue Agencies (or BPL Card / MGNREGA Card / Disability Pension Card / Certificate from MP/MLA/Councillor/Gram Pradhan / Notarized Affidavit)
Two Passport-size Photographs
Identity Proof (any one: Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, Voter ID, Ration Card with photo)
