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Sanction of Adult Sticks to Senior Citizens

Senior citizens across India can receive walking sticks through the Sanction of Adult Sticks to Senior Citizens scheme, which aims to enhance their mobility and independence. Eligible individuals, who must have a disability of 40% or above and a family income not exceeding ₹3,00,000, will benefit from this initiative, ensuring they have the necessary support for improved daily living.

State In Kind

States / UT: Andhra Pradesh

Nodal department: Dept of Social Welfare, WCD

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Aids/Appliances

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Social Welfare, Empowerment, Walking Sticks

Details

The "Sanction of Adult Sticks to Senior Citizens" scheme aims to provide walking sticks to senior citizens. The A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, under its Action Plan 2017-18. The walking sticks are distributed by the Assistant Directors, Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens, and District Managers, A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation.

Benefits

  • - Eligible beneficiaries of this scheme will be provided with a DAISY Player to facilitate accessible learning and information access
  • Eligible beneficiaries of this scheme will be provided with a DAISY Player to facilitate accessible learning and information access.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should have 40% or above disability and meet the eligibility criteria as specified in the RPwD Act, 2016.1. The applicant should be eligible for sanction only once in three years.
  2. The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.

Exclusions



Application Process

Online

Step 01: Visit the official website: https://apdascac.ap.gov.in
Step 02: On the homepage, click on "APDASCAC Schemes".
Step 03: Select the "SANCTION OF ADULT STICKS" option.
Step 04: Click on "Apply Now" to begin the application process.
Step 05: Fill in the required details and submit your application.

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?

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