About this social welfare scheme
"Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Chhatra Yojana" aims to provide comprehensive support to the disabled community in Bihar. A significant component of this scheme involves the distribution of battery-operated tricycles to beneficiaries to enhance their mobility and independence.
The Government of Bihar, under the Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Social Welfare Department), is committed to the empowerment of persons with disabilities. "Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Chhatra Yojana" Umbrella Scheme, also known as the Sambal Yojana, aims to provide comprehensive support to the disabled community in Bihar. A significant component of this scheme involves the distribution of battery-operated tricycles to eligible beneficiaries to enhance their mobility and independence.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Chhatra Yojana (MDSCY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Bihar |
| Official portal | online.bih.nic.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 2 lakh per year |
| Age | 18+ years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18+ years
- 💰Income Rs. 2 lakh tak
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿70%+ disability
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Free distribution of battery-operated tricycles.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a locomotor-disabled student/employee.
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- The applicant's annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2,00,000/-.
- The applicant's age should be 18 years or above.
- The applicant's minimum disability should be 60 percent.
- The student or employee must reside at least distance of 3 kilometers or more from their respective place of education or work.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration
Step-1 : Applicant have to visit the official website and click on "Apply online"
Step-2 : Click on "Click here to register".
Step-3 : Fill out the required details and click on Register.
Step-4 : Note down the user-id and password.
Online Application
Step-1 : Applicant have to visit the official website and click on "Apply online"
Step-2 : Click on "Login" using the noted user-id and password.
Step-3 : Fill out the required details:
- Personal Details
- Upload : Photo, Signature and Certificate Details
- Validate Email ID
- Documents: Birth Certificate, Physically Handicapped Certificate, Residential Certificate, Income Certificate, Identity Card (College / University Campus / Place of Employment).
- Finalize and submit application.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for a battery-operated tricycle?
Locomotor disabled students living 3 km or more from their institution and employed persons with the same distance criteria, permanent residents of Bihar, with an income of up to 2 lakhs annually, aged 18 or above, and with a minimum 60% disability.
Is there any cost involved for the beneficiaries to receive the tricycle?
No, the battery-operated tricycles are provided free of cost to eligible beneficiaries under the Sambal Yojana.
Can temporary residents of Bihar apply for the scheme?
No, only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible to apply for the battery-operated tricycle under this scheme.
What is the role of the Screening Committee?
The Screening Committee, chaired by the District Officer, reviews and selects eligible applicants based on the scheme's criteria.
How will the tricycles be distributed to the beneficiaries?
Distribution will be done through camps organized by the Assistant Director, District Disabled Persons Empowerment Cell, with prior information given to the beneficiaries.
How often can I receive a new battery-operated tricycle?
Beneficiaries can receive a new tricycle every 10 years.
Where are the tricycles sourced from?
Tricycles are purchased from ALIMCO, a Government of India undertaking.
How can I apply for the battery-operated tricycle?
Applications are submitted online via the Social Welfare Department’s website.
Where can I check the list of selected beneficiaries?
The list will be displayed on notice boards and the official portal of the concerned offices and block offices.
What is the income limit for eligibility?
The annual family income should not exceed 2 lakhs.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines online.bih.nic.in (PDF)
- Application Form online.bih.nic.in
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