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Assistance For Purchase of Aids/Appliances

Assistance For Purchase of Aids/Appliances provides financial support to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to acquire essential assistive devices and appliances. Eligible applicants can receive up to 100% of the cost for artificial limbs and aids, capped at ₹40,000, provided their annual income does not exceed ₹1,50,000 and they have a disability of 40% or more.

State Cash

States / UT: Chandigarh

Nodal department: Social Welfare, Women & Child Development

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Categories: Women and Child, Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Aids/Appliances, Financial Assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Disability, Aids Appliances, Financial Assistance, Handicapped

Details

The "Assistance for Purchase of Aids/Appliances" scheme under the Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Chandigarh financial assistance is being provided to physically handicapped persons for the purchase of aids/appliances to increase their mobility in their day-to-day working. The applicant should be a resident of UT, Chandigarh to avail of benefits under the scheme. By providing support for their purchase, the scheme empowers individuals to perform tasks and activities independently, thereby enhancing their self-esteem and overall well-being.

Benefits

  • 100% cost on purchase of artificial limbs/ aids/ appliances subject to a maximum of ₹40,000/-

100% cost on purchase of artificial limbs/ aids/ appliances subject to a maximum of ₹40,000/-

Eligibility

  1. Annual income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
  2. Applicant must be resident of UT, Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
  3. Applicant's Disability should be to the extent of 40% and above.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

Registration

Step-1: Applicant have to visit the "ServicesPlus" website.
Step-2: Click on "Register" on the homepage.
Step-3: Fill out the registration form with your
- Full Name
- Email id
- Mobile number
- Password
- Select State
- Enter Captcha
Step-4: Review the details to ensure accuracy, and then submit registration.
Step-5: After successful registration, you may receive a confirmation message on the website or via email, confirming that your registration was successful.

Apply

Step-1: Applicant have to visit the "ServicesPlus" website and login
Step-2: Apply for Services.
Step-3: Select the services/Scheme name.
Step-4: Provide the required details in the application form.
Step-5: Submit.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status