Assistance to Disabled Persons Scheme (ADIP) for Aids and Appliances

ADIP scheme of assistance to disabled persons for the purchase of aids and appliances. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India provides aids and appliances to disabled persons at minimum costs.

Various surveys conducted from time to time in India have made it clear that India has a large number of disabled persons and many of them are from low-income groups.

With help of modern technology, there are a number of aids that can reduce the effects of disabilities such as a wheelchair, crutch, brace, splint, and artificial limb can improve the mobility of the disabled person.

A powerful hearing aid can give a person some residual hearing and helps to carry on many of their activities of daily living. Similarly, low vision aides can also help disabled persons to read, write, print, and undertake all other activities of daily living.

A huge number of disabled persons are unable to take the benefits and advantage of these appliances’ lack of financial income to purchase them.

Therefore the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India provides aid and appliances within their reach. The ADIP scheme has been designed in such a way that it becomes user-friendly and disabled persons are not deprived of such aids and appliances.

Assistance to Disabled Persons Scheme Details:

ADIP Scheme Objectives:

The scholarship’s aim is to help disabled persons by providing some suitable, durable, modern, and scientifically manufactured aids/appliances within their reach.

According to the latest survey, there are 16 million people with different types of disabilities in India that restrict them from economic and social growth.

ADIP Scheme Cost of Aids and Appliances:

ADIP Scheme Scope:

The scholarship scheme will be implemented by the agencies and will be provided with financial support to purchase, fabricate, and distribute such aids and appliances. The Agencies will take care of arrangements for the aids and appliances that are distributed under the ADIP scheme.

The scope of the ADIP scheme includes the use of mass media, workshops, and exhibitions for the exchange of useful information and for promoting awareness. It also includes ambit medical or surgical correction that is essential prior to the fitting of aids/appliances.