Artificial Limbs/Assistive Equipments Scheme

The maximum amount of financial grant will be Rs.8,000/- for the purchase of artificial limbs and auxiliary equipment for person with disabilities.

In case of multi-disability or persons with disabilities who need more than one assistance/aid equipment, they will be provided with a maximum of Rs.10,000/- financial grant in one go.

Any person with a disability of any age who is the resident of Uttar Pradesh.

Such person with disability, whose minimum disability is 40% and should be certified by Competent Authority of State Government.

In the state of mental retardation, the state of the blocked or incomplete development of the mind which is specially characterized by abnormalities of growth, which has been certified by the competent authority.

Medical Officer has recommended for the artificial limbs / accessories required for Person with Disabilities.

Such person with disabilities who are not benefited by the Indian Government/State Government/Local Bodies in last three years for equipment. However, for the regular students of any educational institution this limit will be for one year.

The annual income of the applicant or his family is within the definition of the poverty line (currently fixed at Rs. 46,080/- in rural areas and Rs. 56,460/- per family per year in urban areas) will be eligible for the grant.

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Persons with disabilities can apply through the Office of the PWD Empowerment Officer /Jan Suvidha Kendra/Lokvani kendra.

Applicants have to visit the Office of the PWD Empowerment Officer /Jan Suvidha Kendra/Lokvani.

Get the application form or download it from here.

Fill out the form in the prescribed manner.

Attach the required documents ( Photo, Residence/domicile certificate, Certificate of disability, Caste Certificate (if belonging to Scheduled Castes / Backward Classes), Income certificate and Medical report).

Submit the application form to the concerned officer.

District PWD Empowerment Officer will provide approval of financial grants to applicants against the fund available, on a 'First Come and First Serve Basis' by categorizing the applications received.

Auxiliary Equipment will be distributed to beneficiaries through the camps in various districts on the basis of “First Come First Serve”.

Photo.

Residence/domicile certificate.

Certificate of disability.

Caste Certificate (if belonging to Scheduled Castes / Backward Classes).

Income certificate.

Medical report.