Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (NIEPVD Dehradun)

What is Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (NIEPVD Dehradun)?

This scheme, implemented by NIEPVD Dehradun, provides free assistive devices and appliances to eligible persons with disabilities to enhance their independence and improve their quality of life.

Benefit

- **For Visually Impaired:** Braille Kit, Daisy Player, Refractive Mirror, Mobility Cane, Smart Phone. - **For Hearing Impaired:** Hearing Aid. - **For Locomotor Disabled:** Wheelchair, Tricycle, Walking Sticks, Calipers, Crutches. - **For Mentally Disabled:** MR Kit. > **Note:** - For those with an annual income up to ₹22,500/-, the aid is provided completely free. - For those with an annual income up to ₹30,000/-, 50% of the cost of the aid must be borne by the beneficiary. <br>

Level

State — Uttarakhand

Ministry / Dept.

Department Of Social Welfare

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The applicant must be a person with a benchmark disability. - The applicant’s disability must be certified by a competent medical authority. - The applicant’s monthly income should not exceed ₹30,000/-. **Note:** - Visually impaired children up to 12 years of age can apply for a Braille kit free o

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Benefits

- **For Visually Impaired:** Braille Kit, Daisy Player, Refractive Mirror, Mobility Cane, Smart Phone. - **For Hearing Impaired:** Hearing Aid. - **For Locomotor Disabled:** Wheelchair, Tricycle, Walking Sticks, Calipers, Crutches. - **For Mentally Disabled:** MR Kit. > **Note:** - For those with an annual income up to ₹22,500/-, the aid is provided completely free. - For those with an annual income up to ₹30,000/-, 50% of the cost of the aid must be borne by the beneficiary. <br>

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form. Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun. Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Website: niepvd.nic.in Telephone No.: 0135-2736651, 2734016 Email: [email protected]

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.