Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Artificial Limbs/Appliances
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹10,000/- to specially-abled individuals for self-employment and the purchase of artificial limbs/equipment to overcome physical disabilities.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Artificial Limbs/Appliances” is implemented by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to specially-abled individuals for self-employment and the purchase of artificial limbs/equipment to overcome physical disabilities.
Under this scheme, the beneficiaries receive financial assistance to procure prosthetic aids and equipment such as tricycles, crutches, wheelchairs, calipers, hearing aids, blind sticks, smartphones, Jaipur Foot/Shoes/Palm pads, etc.
Benefits
Financial assistance of up to ₹10,000/- for purchasing artificial limbs/equipment to overcome physical disabilities.
Covers aids like tricycles, crutches, wheelchairs, calipers, hearing aids, blind sticks, smartphones, Jaipur Foot/Shoes/Palm pads, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
The applicant should be a disabled person.
The applicant should be suffering from 40% disability.
The applicant’s family should not be an income tax payer.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Social Justice & Empowerment Department and request a copy of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Justice & Empowerment Department.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Justice & Empowerment Department to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial assistance of up to ₹10,000/- for purchasing artificial limbs/equipment to overcome physical disabilities.
Covers aids like tricycles, crutches, wheelchairs, calipers, hearing aids, blind sticks, smartphones, Jaipur Foot/Shoes/Palm pads, etc.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Social Justice & Empowerment Department and request a copy of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Justice & Empowerment Department.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Justice & Empowerment Department to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Artificial Limbs/Appliances |
| Short Title | APWDPFALA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Rajasthan |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |