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Under the ADIP Scheme, assistive devices are given to PwDs with the aim to improve their independent functioning and to arrest the extent of disability and occurrence of secondary disability. The scheme also envisages conduct of corrective surgery whenever required before providing an assistive device. Detailed scheme can be downloaded from download section on the homepage.



A person with disabilities fulfilling the following conditions would be eligible for assistance under ADIP Scheme.
  • 1. An Indian Citizen of any age.
  • 2. Holding a UDID card issued by the Ministry or enrollment number of UDID card alongwith Disability Certificate with atleast 40% disability..
  • 3. Having monthly income from all sources not exceeding Rs.30,000/- per month.
  • 4. In case of dependents, the income of parents/guardians not exceeding Rs. 30,000/- per month.The amount of assistance will be as follows:-
    • Total Income Amount of Assistance
    Upto Rs. 22,500/- per month Full cost of aid/appliance
    Rs.22,501/- to Rs. 30,000/- per month 50% of the cost of aid/appliance
  • 5. Not having received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any source. However, for children below 18 years of age, the minimum time of assistance is one year.


  • 1. A copy of the UDID card or enrollment number of UDID card alongwith Disability Certificate.
  • 2. A copy of Aadhaar Card.
  • 3. Address proof (copy of Aadhaar Card or/ Voter Id Card or/ Ration Card etc.)
  • 4. A copy of Income Certificate. Failing which self-certification/ Notarized Affidavit C/o Implementing Agencies.
  • 5. An undertaking that he/she has not received the same aids & assistive devices from any source during the last three years.


  • 1. Revenue Agencies or BPL Card or MGNREGA Card
  • 2. Disability Pension Card.
  • 3. Certificate by M.P./MLA/Councilor/Gram Pradhan
  • 4. Notarized Affidavit C/o Implementing Agencies


Yes. Temporary Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Medical Authority for Children up to the age of 6 years or Developmental Delay Certificate issued by Competent Medical Authority for children up to the age of 6 years is considered for distribution of TLM Kits under the ADIP Scheme. However, there is no dilution of the condition of minimum 40% disability.


  • 1.Motorized tricycles and Motorized wheelchairs for persons with severe locomotor disability, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia and any other person with similar conditions, where either three/four limbs or one half of the body are severely impaired. Disability should be 80% or more.
  • 2. Age 16 yrs or above, provided once in 5 years.
  • 3. Extent of subsidy shall be upto Rs.50,000/-
  • 4. Monthly income of self/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 22500/- for 100% subsidy.
  • 5. Monthly income of self/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 30000/- for 50% subsidy.


  • Yes.
  • 1. contact the respective implementing agency that provided the aid. In case of ALIMCO, dial toll free no:- 1800-180-5129.

  1. 1. Applicant can approach ALIMCO, National Institutes, CRCs, DDRCs and various implementing agencies (contact details can be seen from download section) with all requisite documents.
  2. 2. Applicant can directly apply on ARJUN portal by clicking on beneficiary registration tab. (https://adip.depwd.gov.in/mosjeApp/orp.html).
  3. 3. Applicant can send request letter along with required documents in the given below address:-
    4. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Pt Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, 5th floor, CGO complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi-110003


Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation Of India (ALIMCO) and its RMC's- Contact No. 1800-180-5129 and telephone No. 01124369027. Nearest Camp organized for distribution of aids and assistive device under ADIP Scheme List of agencies is updated from time to time and can be downloaded from download section on home page. National Institutes under the Administrative control of the Department:
  • 1. National Institutes for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Dehradun)
  • 2. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute Of Speech And Hearing Disabilities (Mumbai)
  • 3. National Institute For Locomotor Disabilities (Kolkatta)
  • 4.National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Chennai)
  • 5. Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute For Persons with Physical Disabilities (New Delhi)
  • 6. National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Secundrabad)
  • 7. Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (Cuttack)


  • 1. As per provision of the RPwD Act, Disability Certificate will be issued by the prescribed Medical Authority.
  • 2. Responsibility for issue of a Joint disability Certificate for availing the benefits under the ADIP-SSA will be that of a :
    (a) Headmaster or Principal of the School
    (b) Government Doctor of Government Primary Health Centres (PHCs) or Community Health Centres (CHCs)
    (c) Local SSA Authority and
    (d) representatives of ALIMCO.

  • 1.By clicking on Beneficiary registration button on the home page of the ADIP portal.
  • 2. A beneficiary should select a appropriate agency from the list of implementing agencies and fill necessary details alongwith required documents. Beneficiary will receive a confirmation message on successful registration. Beneficiaries can contact the respective agency for further details

  • 1. Please select appropriate agency based on your disability and location.
  • 2. You shall select ALIMCO for Motorized Tricycle and Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Speech and Hearing Disabilities for Cochlear Implant.
  • 3. You can select ADIP HQ in case you are confused with agency name.
  • 4. You can visit Implementing Agencies Section to find the list of agencies.


  • 5. Apart from this Implementing Agencies organizes Camps from time to time for distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices.