Centre distributed assistive aids and devices to divyangjan under ADIP Scheme

16-Jun-20

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Government of India has taken special measures to benefit the welfare scheme for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) amidst the prevailing unprecedented situation faced by the society due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Virtual Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme for free distribution of assistive aids and devices at Block level for Divyangjans under the ADIP scheme was organized at Talwandi Bhai Block of Firozpur district in Punjab.
Such camp was organized by the ALIMCO under DEPwD, M/o Social Justice and Empowerment for the first time after the opening of lockdown with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Government of India.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced that the Virtual ADIP Camps will be organized nationwide for distribution of aids & assistive devices to Divyangjan during the pandemic.
Under the Ministry, several schemes have been initiated to provide financial assistance and scholarships to Divyangjan students to pursue their education to become self-reliant.
Centre also invited Divyangjan and their family members to get enrolled for Unique ID Cards for Divyangjan which are valid all over India.
31 Lakhs Unique ID Cards have been delivered to Divyangjan so far in India.
The following Aids and appliance were distributed in the series of Blockwise distribution camps in Firozpur district. The details are as under:
• Braille Kit - 03
• Motorised Tricycle - 200
• Tricycle - 239
• Wheel Chair - 194
• C.P Chair - 23
• Crutches - 394
• Walking Sticks - 108
• Smart Cane - 76
• Smart Phone - 51
• Daisy Player -17
• Rollator -21
• Hearing Aid - 226
• MSIED KIT - 98
• Artificial Limbs & Callipers – 17