ADIP Scheme for Disabled Persons: Benefits and ObjectivesScheme StatusScheme Status

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Launched on 1st January 1981 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, the ADIP Scheme aims to assist disabled persons in procuring suitable, durable, and scientifically-manufactured modern aids and appliances. These devices are intended to promote physical, social, and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the impact of disabilities and enhancing the economic potential of persons with disabilities (PwDs). The scheme also covers necessary medical/surgical corrections that are essential prior to the fitment of these devices. It is approved for continuation up to 31st March 2026.

Objective

The main objective of the ADIP Scheme is to enable needy disabled persons to obtain modern, standard aids and appliances that improve independent functioning, mitigate the effects of disability, prevent secondary disability, and ultimately empower them socially and economically.

Scope

  • Procurement & Distribution:
    The scheme facilitates the purchase, fabrication, and distribution of approved aids and appliances through designated implementing agencies.

  • Fitting and Post-Fitting Care:
    Implementing agencies are responsible for the fitting and subsequent care of the distributed devices.

  • Awareness & Information:
    The scheme promotes awareness through mass media, exhibitions, and workshops.

Benefits

Quantum of Assistance

  1. For Aids/Appliances costing up to ₹15,000:
    • Full financial assistance is provided.
  2. For items costing between ₹15,001 and ₹30,000:
    • Assistance is capped at ₹15,000.
  3. For high-cost items (above ₹30,001):
    • Except for Cochlear Implants and Motorized Tricycles, such items are eligible for assistance subject to an income ceiling. The Government bears 50% of the cost, while the remainder is contributed by the State Government, NGO, or beneficiary (capped at 20% of the scheme’s budget).
  4. Cochlear Implant and Rehabilitation:
    • For children with pre-lingual hearing loss (aged 1-5 years), the ceiling is ₹7.00 lakh per unit; for those with acquired hearing loss (aged 5-18 years), it is ₹6.00 lakh. This covers implant cost, surgery, therapy, mapping, travel, and pre-implant assessment.

Traveling, Boarding, and Lodging Costs

  • Traveling Costs:
    Reimbursed up to Rs. 250 per person (including one escort) for rail or bus fares for visits to distribution camps or rehabilitation centers.

  • Boarding and Lodging:
    Admissible at Rs. 100 per day for up to 15 days for beneficiaries with a monthly income up to ₹22,500, including for attendant/escort, specifically for camps or fitment procedures (e.g., for corrective surgery or artificial limb fitting).

Types of Aids/Appliances Covered

  • Locomotor Disabilities:
    Includes all prosthetic and orthotic devices, mobility aids, and high-end prostheses (with a subsidy of up to ₹30,000 for disabilities of 80% and above). Motorized tricycles and wheelchairs are available for persons with severe locomotor disabilities, with a subsidy up to ₹50,000, provided once in five years.

  • Visual Disabilities:
    Accessible mobile phones for visually impaired individuals (18+ years, once in five years) and assistive devices for school-going children (e.g., laptops, Braille note takers) for classes 10 and above, subject to specific provisions.

  • Hearing Disabilities:
    Various hearing aids (e.g., BTE), educational kits, assistive devices, and alarm systems.

  • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:
    Teaching and Learning Material (TLM) kits, Multi Sensory Inclusive Education Development (MSIED) kits, and other recommended devices.

  • Leprosy Cured Persons:
    Assistive Daily Living (ADL) kits and any other suitable devices.

  • New Disabilities (as per the RPWD Act, 2016):
    Additional aids and assistive devices as notified by the Expert Committee.

Eligibility of Beneficiaries

  • General Criteria:
    • Must be an Indian citizen of any age.
    • Must hold a disability certificate indicating at least 40% (Benchmark Disability).
    • For individual beneficiaries, the monthly income must not exceed ₹30,000; for dependents, the income of parents/guardians must not exceed ₹30,000 per month.
    • Should not have received similar assistance in the past 3 years (for children below 12 years, the minimum period is one year).

Eligibility of Implementing Agencies

Eligible agencies include:

  • Registered Societies and their branches (under the Societies Registration Act, 1860)
  • Registered Charitable Trusts
  • Indian Red Cross Societies and other autonomous bodies
  • National/Apex Institutes, CRCs, RCs, DDRCs, National Trust, ALIMCO
  • National/State Handicapped Development Corporations
  • Local bodies such as Zilla Parishads, Municipalities, and Panchayats
  • Registered hospitals, Nehru Yuva Kendras, and other organizations as deemed fit by the Department

Preference is given to agencies employing professional/technical staff (RCI recognized) and possessing infrastructure (machinery/equipment) for fabrication, fitment, and maintenance that meets ISI/ISO standards.

Identification of Beneficiaries

Beneficiary identification can be done through:

  • Camp Activities:
    Implementing agencies conduct district-level camps for assessments.
  • Headquarter Activities:
    Beneficiaries may approach headquarters or Regional Centres of National Institutes/CRCs/ALIMCO/ DDRCs.
  • Common Service Centres (CSCs):
    Registration via CSCs at Block, Taluka, and Gram Panchayat levels.
  • Mobile App:
    A mobile app (to be launched) will allow new registrations and repair requests.
  • MIS/ADIP Web Portal:
    Online requests can be submitted and tracked via the portal within six months from registration.

Application Process

The application can be submitted via multiple channels:

  • Offline:
    Beneficiaries can apply at designated camps organized by implementing agencies.
  • Online via CSCs or MIS/ADIP Web Portal:
    Registration and application for aids/assistive devices can be completed online.

Documents Required by Beneficiaries

  1. Passport-size photographs.
  2. Copy of Disability Certificate.
  3. Address proof (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID, Ration Card).
  4. Copy of Income Certificate.
  5. Undertaking stating that the beneficiary has not received similar assistance in the last three years.
  6. Aadhaar Card.

Documents Required by Implementing Agencies

  • Registration Certificate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (u/s 51/52).
  • Registration Certificate under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or Charitable Trust Act.
  • Details of the Management Committee (Annexure-III).
  • Rules, Aims, and Objectives of the Organization.
  • Certified Audited Accounts and Annual Report (last year or last three years for first-time grants).
  • List of beneficiaries assisted (as per Annexure-IV) uploaded on the MIS/ADIP Web Portal.
  • Utilization Certificate (Annexure-V).
  • Maintenance commitment for one year post-supply.
  • Reservation details for SC/ST/OBC if applicable.
  • PAN and Aadhaar details of trustees/members.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q1: What is the ADIP Scheme and how does it empower Divyangjan?
    The ADIP Scheme assists disabled persons in procuring modern aids and appliances to improve their independent functioning and reduce the impact of disabilities, thereby enhancing their rehabilitation and economic potential.

  • Q2: What are the documents required?
    Beneficiaries must provide passport-size photographs, a copy of the disability certificate, address proof, income certificate, and an undertaking regarding prior assistance, along with Aadhaar details.

  • Q3: Who is the competent authority for issuing the income certificate?
    The income certificate should be issued by the designated local revenue or social welfare authority as per the guidelines.

  • Q4: Are children with intellectual disability/developmental delay below the age of 6 eligible?
    Eligibility for young children is subject to specific guidelines; typically, assistance for children below 12 years requires a minimum gap of one year between benefits.

  • Q5: Who is eligible for a Motorized Tricycle/Motorized Wheelchair under ADIP?
    Persons with severe locomotor disabilities (80% and above) who meet the specific age and disability criteria are eligible. However, individuals with severe mental impairment are excluded due to safety concerns.

  • Q6: Can one request for replacement or repair of aids/assistive devices?
    Yes, beneficiaries can request repairs or replacements as per scheme provisions.

  • Q7: Where and how can one apply for aids/assistive devices?
    Applications can be submitted offline during camps or online via the MIS/ADIP Web Portal or through CSCs.

  • Q8: Where can one obtain the aids/assistive devices?
    Devices are distributed through approved implementing agencies, National Institutes, CRCs, ALIMCO, DDRCs, and designated regional centers.

  • Q9: How does one obtain a Disability Certificate?
    Disability Certificates are issued by recognized government medical boards or designated authorities.

  • Q10: How can a beneficiary register online on the ADIP Web Portal?
    Beneficiaries can register through the MIS/ADIP Web Portal; detailed instructions are available on the portal’s user guide.

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