Prosthetic Aid and Appliances for Person with Disabilities

About This Scheme

The scheme "Prosthetic Aids and Appliances for Person with Disabilities" was launched by the Director Social Defence, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, a Person with Disabilities with 40% or more disability is given relief in his/her disability as well as equipment for self-employment within the limit of ₹20,000/-. The scheme is fully funded by the state government.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat. 1. The applicant should have 40 % or more disability. 1. Employment-oriented tools will not be provided to individuals under the age of 16. 1. Under this scheme, employment-oriented and disability-relieving equipment will be available only once in a period of 5 years. 1. Both employment-oriented and disability-relieving equipment are available for persons with disability under the scheme.

Benefits

Under this scheme, the following equipment is given within a limit of ₹20,000/-. 1. Artificial limb, crutch or calipers, tricycle, folding wheelchair to Person with Disabilities. 1. Hearing aids and other tool assistance for mute and deaf persons. 1. Musical instruments, brail kit for visually impaired persons. 1. M. R. child kit for mentally challenged persons. 1. For self-employment, hand carts, sewing machines, instruments of electric repairing, tools of cycle repairing, hair cutting kit, etc.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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