Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Yojana: Free E-Tricycles for Disabled Persons

The Government of Bihar, through the Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Social Welfare Department, is dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities. The “Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Chhatra Yojana,” also known as the Sambal Yojana, offers comprehensive support to the disabled community. A key component of the scheme is the free distribution of battery-operated tricycles to eligible beneficiaries, enhancing their mobility and independence.

Benefits

• Free Battery-Operated Tricycles:
  Eligible beneficiaries receive a battery-operated tricycle at no cost.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scheme, the applicant must:

• Be a locomotor-disabled student or employee.
• Be a permanent resident of Bihar.
• Have an annual family income not exceeding ₹2,00,000/-.
• Be 18 years of age or above.
• Possess a minimum disability of 60%.
• Reside at least 3 kilometers or more from their place of education or work.

Application Process

Online Registration

1. Registration:
   • Visit the official website and click on “Apply online.”
   • Click on “Click here to register.”
   • Fill out the required details and click “Register.”
   • Note down your user ID and password.

Online Application

1. Login:
   • Return to the official website and click on “Apply online.”
   • Login using your user ID and password.
2. Form Completion:
   • Fill in all the required details including personal information.
   • Upload necessary documents such as a photo, signature, and certificate details.
   • Validate your email ID.
3. Document Submission:
   • Attach the required documents:
     • Birth Certificate.
     • Recognized Disability Certificate.
     • Residential Certificate.
     • Income Certificate (issued by a Competent Authority).
     • College/University ID card or Employment/Business-related Certificate.
4. Finalize:
   • Review and submit your application.

Documents Required

• Recent Photograph.
• Income Certificate.
• Residential Certificate.
• College/University ID Card or Employment/Business-related Certificate.
• Recognized Disability Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is eligible for a battery-operated tricycle?
  Locomotor-disabled students or employees who meet the income, age, disability, and distance criteria.

• Is there any cost involved for the beneficiaries?
  No, the tricycles are provided free of cost under the scheme.

• Can temporary residents of Bihar apply for the scheme?
  Only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible.

• What is the role of the Screening Committee?
  The Screening Committee verifies applications and selects eligible beneficiaries.

• How will the tricycles be distributed to the beneficiaries?
  The tricycles are distributed directly to selected beneficiaries through designated channels.

• How often can I receive a new battery-operated tricycle?
  The scheme provides one tricycle per eligible applicant; replacement policies are subject to specific guidelines.

• Where are the tricycles sourced from?
  The tricycles are procured as per the guidelines provided by the Government of Bihar.

• How can I apply for the battery-operated tricycle?
  Applications are submitted online via the official website.

• Where can I check the list of selected beneficiaries?
  The list of beneficiaries is available on the official website or through notifications from the Directorate.

• What is the income limit for eligibility?
  The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.