About this social welfare scheme
The "Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person" provides financial assistance of up to Rs. 25,000 for the purchase of electric scooters to eligible persons with orthopedic disabilities.
The "Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person" is a welfare scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Gujarat. The scheme aims to promote mobility and independence for orthopedically disabled individuals in Gujarat by offering a financial subsidy. The beneficiary can purchase an electric scooter through an agency approved by JEDA. After verification, the financial assistance amounting to Rs. 25,000 (or 50% of the scooter and kit cost, whichever is lower) will be directly deposited into the beneficiary's bank account.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person (SPESDP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 50 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 50 years
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Financial Assistance: Up to the limit of 50% of the basic cost of the electric scooter + 50% of the disability kit or Rs. 25,000/-.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must be between 18 to 50 years of age.
- The applicant must have an orthopedic disability of 40% or more, certified by a civil surgeon.
- The applicant must possess a Disability Identity Card issued by the Social Security Department.
- The applicant must be listed in the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category with a score of 0 to 20.
- The applicant must not have already availed benefits under this scheme in the last five years, unless the previously allotted electric scooter is damaged and the applicant remains otherwise eligible.
- The applicant must purchase the electric scooter from an agency approved by JEDA at the government-approved price.
Note: The applicant will be given priority if their name appears in the SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census) data.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: Applications will be received under this scheme by publishing an advertisement.
Step 2: Obtain and fill out the application form (available free of cost).
Step 3: Submit the completed application form with required documents to the district-level office.
Step 4: Eligible applicants are selected via computerized draw.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the "Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person"?
The primary objective of the Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person is to enhance the mobility, independence, and quality of life of orthopedic disabled individuals in Gujarat by offering financial assistance for the purchase of an electric scooter through a state-approved process.
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Under this scheme, the Government of Gujarat provides financial assistance of up to Rs. 25,000 or 50 percent of the basic cost of the electric scooter and the disability modification kit, whichever is lower, directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Who can apply for benefits under this scheme?
Any orthopedic disabled person who is a resident of Gujarat, aged between 18 and 50 years, having a certified disability of 40% or more, and listed in the BPL category with a 0 to 20 score, is eligible to apply under this scheme, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Are both men and women eligible for this scheme?
Yes, both male and female applicants with orthopedic disabilities meeting all eligibility conditions are considered eligible for assistance under this scheme, without any gender-based exclusion.
Is the scheme limited to individuals with specific types of disabilities?
Yes, the scheme is exclusively applicable to individuals with orthopedic disabilities and does not cover those with other forms of disabilities.
What kind of priority is given to applicants during selection?
Priority in the selection process is given to applicants whose names appear in the SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census-2011) list, especially those falling under the BPL category with a score ranging from 0 to 20.
How does one obtain the application form for this scheme?
The application form for this scheme is made available free of cost and may be obtained from the office of the District Social Security Officer and submitted when the government issues a public advertisement inviting applications.
How are beneficiaries selected after submitting their application?
After the verification of applications by the District Social Security Officer, beneficiaries are selected through a computerized draw to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution process.
From where the beneficiaries are required to purchase the electric scooter?
Beneficiaries are required to purchase the electric scooter only from an agency designated by JEDA (Gujarat Energy Development Agency), at a price determined and approved at the state level.
How is the assistance amount disbursed to the selected beneficiary?
Once the beneficiary is selected and the purchase conditions are fulfilled, the assistance amount is deposited directly into the beneficiary’s registered bank account by the Director’s Office through the designated dealer.
Can an individual apply again if the previously provided scooter gets damaged?
If an individual has previously received a scooter under this scheme and the scooter has been damaged, the applicant can reapply after a minimum period of five years, provided they continue to meet the eligibility conditions.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines 2 sje.gujarat.gov.in
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