About this social welfare scheme
The objective of the scheme is to increase the mobility of persons with disabilities by reducing impact of their disabilities. The scheme provides artificial limbs/assistive devices worth up to Rs. 6,900/- to persons with disabilities of 40% or more, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria.
The scheme "Artificial Limbs and Assistive Devices Supply Scheme" implemented by the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Chhattisgarh, aims to increase the mobility of persons with disabilities by reducing the impact of their disabilities. The scheme provides artificial limbs/assistive devices worth up to Rs. 6,900/- to persons with disabilities of 40% or more, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Artificial Limbs and Assistive Devices Supply Scheme (ALADSS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Chhattisgarh |
| Official portal | sw.cg.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Social Welfare Department, Government Of Chhattisgarh |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 96,000 per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 80 years
- 💰Income Rs. 96,000 tak
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, various assistive devices such as tricycles, baishakhi, hearing aids, Braille kits, wheelchairs, tape recorders, calipers, white canes, and other artificial limbs are provided to persons with disabilities.
Note 1: Artificial limbs/assistive devices are provided free of cost to individuals with disabilities if their or their parent's or guardian's monthly income is Rs. 5,000/- or less.
Note 2: Artificial limbs/assistive devices are provided to individuals with disabilities if their or their parent's or guardian's monthly income is between Rs. 5,001/- and Rs. 8,000/-, after depositing 50% of the total cost.
Note 3: The maximum value of artificial limbs/assistive devices provided under this scheme is Rs. 6,900/-.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant should have a disability.
- The applicant's disability should be 40% or more.
- The applicant should possess a Disability Certificate or a UDID Card.
- The applicant should either be a member of a BPL family or have a recommendation from the Collector or Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue).
- The monthly income of the applicant or their parents/guardian must not exceed Rs. 8,000/-.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Applicants should submit their applications in the prescribed format, along with all relevant documents, to the Joint Director/Deputy Director District Office, Panchayat and Social Welfare Department.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
The applicant must be a resident of Chhattisgarh, have a disability of 40% or more, possess a Disability Certificate or UDID Card, and have a monthly income not exceeding Rs. 8,000/-. Additionally, they should either be a member of a BPL family or have a recommendation from the Collector or Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue).
What types of devices are provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides various devices including tricycles, baishakhi, hearing aids, Braille kits, wheelchairs, tape recorders, calipers, white canes, and other artificial limbs.
Is there a cost for the artificial limbs/assistive devices?
Devices are provided free of cost if the applicant’s or their parents’/guardian’s monthly income is Rs. 5,000/- or less. If the monthly income is between Rs. 5,001/- and Rs. 8,000/-, the applicant must deposit 50% of the total cost.
What is the maximum value of the devices provided under the scheme?
The maximum value of artificial limbs and assistive devices provided is Rs. 6,900/-.
How can an individual apply for the scheme?
Applicants should submit their applications in the prescribed format, along with all relevant documents, to the Joint Director/Deputy Director at the District Office of the Panchayat and Social Welfare Department.
What is the monthly income limit for free assistance?
Assistance is provided free of cost if the monthly income of the applicant or their parents/guardian is Rs. 5,000/- or less.
What happens if my income is above Rs. 5,000/- but below Rs. 8,000/-?
If the monthly income is between Rs. 5,001/- and Rs. 8,000/-, you will need to deposit 50% of the total cost of the devices.
Can the scheme provide assistive devices to children?
Yes, the scheme is available for persons with disabilities of all ages, including children, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Notification sw.cg.gov.in (PDF)
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