Can beneficiaries request replacements or repairs for provided aids or assistive devices?

Yes, beneficiaries can contact the implementing agency that provided the aid, such as ALIMCO at toll-free 1800-5990019, or send grievances online directly through the portal.

How and where can one apply for aids or assistive devices?

Applicants can approach ALIMCO, National Institutes, CRCs, DDRCs, and other implementing agencies with all required documents, or directly apply online via the ADIP MIS portal. They can also send a request letter with documents to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at Pt Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

From where can beneficiaries obtain the aids or assistive devices?

ALIMCO and its RMCs can be contacted at 1800-599-0019 and 011-24369027 for aids and assistive device distribution, with nearest camps organized periodically. The list of agencies is updated regularly and available for download from the homepage. The National Institutes under the Department include facilities in Dehradun, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, New Delhi, Secunderabad, and Cuttack, dedicated to empowering persons with various disabilities.

What is the process to obtain a disability certificate?

As per the RPwD Act, a disability certificate will be issued by the prescribed Medical Authority, with a joint certificate for ADIP-SSA benefits issued by a headmaster or principal of the school, government doctors from PHCs or CHCs, local SSA authorities, and representatives of ALIMCO.

How can beneficiaries register online on the ADIP Web Portal for aids or assistive devices?

Beneficiaries can register by clicking the Beneficiary Registration button on the ADIP portal, selecting an agency, filling in details with necessary documents, and receiving a confirmation message. They can then contact the respective agency for further information.

Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP Scheme) -

Introduction

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, launched the Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP Scheme) on 1st January 1981. This scheme is focused on helping persons with disabilities (PwDs) in providing them access to durable, scientifically manufactured and modern aids/appliances which assist in aiding physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effect of their disabilities and increasing the economic capacity of beneficiaries.

Important Features / Benefits of ADIP Scheme:

Provides appropriate and standard aids/appliances to PwDs and works towards assisting in empowering them to function independently.

Aids in reduction of the extent of disability while preventing secondary disabilities.
Fitting aids/appliances only after medical / surgical correction/intervention if necessary.

The scheme includes all disabilities.

Financial Assistance under the Scheme:

Hearing & Speech Impaired: For aids Assistive Devices costing upto ₹500 (actual aid/appliance cost of the devices could be higher).

Visually Disabled: For aids/appliance costing upto ₹1000.
Orthopedically Disabled: For devices costing upto ₹3000.
The ADIP Scheme is approved to continue up to 31st March 2026. There are no restrictions for the approval of disabled persons across India.

Purpose and Scope of the ADIP Scheme

Objective:

The main objective of the ADIP Scheme is to assist persons with disabilities in getting durable, sophisticated, and scientifically manufactured aids and appliances to assist in their physical, social, and psychological rehabilitation and to promote their economic independence.

Scope:

The scheme is implemented through recognized Implementing Agencies that will handle the procurement, distribution, and management of aids and appliances, including everything that needs to be done efficiently.

ADIP Scheme 2025: Financial Support and Benefits for Aids and Appliances

ADIP Scheme 2025 provides various levels of financial support towards increasing accessibility of aids and appliances to assist persons with disabilities (PwDs). The amount of assistance is determined by the cost of the aid or appliance and the monthly income of the applicant.

Key Benefits and Quantum of Assistance:

Devices costing ₹ 15 thousand and below:
100% assistance to the eligible classified beneficiaries.
Devices costing between ₹ 15 thousand and ₹ 30 thousand:
A maximum of ₹ 15 thousand will be provided under the scheme.
Devices costing above ₹ 30 thousand (excluding Cochrane Implants and Motorised Tricycles):
50% of the total cost by the Government of India.
50% of the remaining cost by the State Government, NGOs or other agencies or the beneficiary, with the approval of the Ministry and 20% flexibility from allocation to the Scheme.
Devices will be chosen by an Expert Committee appointed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
For Cochrane Implants (includng surgery, therapy and assessment):
Benefits include ₹ 7 lakh for children aged 1-5 years with pre-lingual hearing lost; ₹ 6 lakh for children aged 5-18 years with acquired hearing loss;
Costs covered consist of the inclusion of the equipment/device, surgical intervention, therapy, mapping, travel and intention to pre-assess;
Nodal Agency: Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech & Hearing disabilities (AYJNISHD), Mumbai;
Government empanelled hospitals will provide the surgery and ALIMCO will provide the device.

Income-Based Assistance Breakdown:

This indexed financial support guarantees access to modern assistive technology, thus minimizing dependency and improving the quality of life for PWDs throughout India.

Monthly Income	Aid Coverage
Up to ₹22,500	Full cost of aid/appliance
₹22,501 to ₹30,000	50% of the cost

ADIP Scheme 2025: Travel, Boarding and Lodging Costs of PwDs

ADIP Scheme 2025 provides additional assistance to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to help defray travel, boarding and lodging costs to attend assessment/distribution camps or for procedures related to the fitting of aids and appliances.

Travel Allowance for PwDs and Escorts

A refund of rail fares or bus fares incurred by the PwD and one escort will be reimbursed.
There is a maximum allowance of ₹250 shall be paid regardless of the number of visits made to the camp. The allowances are available for:
To attend the distribution camp.
To attend the Rehabilitation Centre nearest to them; and
For the North-Eastern Region of India: PwDs will be eligible for travel claims even if the PwD was outside the N.E. Region, pending development of local facilities for the PwDs.

Boarding and Lodging Grant:

The PwD and one escort are allowed up to ₹100 per day for up to 15 days provided the person does not exceed the limit and is:
Eligible beneficiaries for boarding, lodging and lodging allowances must be based on:
Monthly income does not exceed ₹22,500; and it is available for residential child care centers for up to 15 days of stay for children with Disabilities for children.

Attending aid distribution camps.

If the person had a locomotor disability:
If the person's user required corrective or reconstructive surgery.
If the person requires a longer stay to fit their prosthetics (limb/caliper).
If the individual had a disability related to Hearing:
if the person stayed to have the earmould fabricated and had earmould fitted.

Note: The implementing agencies are strongly encouraged to seek the most economical lodging options for the PwDs. For example, make use of Dharamshalas that are attached to hospitals if feasible.

Categories of Aids and Appliances Available Under ADIP Scheme 2025

The ADIP Scheme 2025 consists of a range of assistive devices for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) according to their need of assistive devices, with a view to enhance mobility, independence and quality of life, depending upon the type and severity of disability.

Approved Aids and Appliances for Locomotor Disabilities.

Eligible PwDs with locomotor disabilities can apply for the following categories of support:

1. General Aids and Appliances

All prosthetic devices and orthotic devices
Mobility aides, such as walkers, crutches, and canes
Surgical footwear and MCR chappals
Devices to support Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

(The items recommended by the expert committee are regularly updated.)

2. High-End Prosthesis

All Below knee, Above knee, Below elbow, Above elbow prosthetic limbs
for PwD that has an 80% or more disability
Subsidy available: ₹30,000

3. Motorised Tricycles and Motorised Wheel Chairs

Eligible PwD with:

Severe locomotor disabilities
Having Cerebral palsy, a stroke, Hemiplegia
Any different condition affecting three or more limbs, or half of the body
Eligibility: PwDs aged 16 years and above with 80% or more disability
Subsidy available: ₹50,000 (once in five years)

Important Note: People with a severe disability and mental impairment are not eligible for motorised devices due to the safety of our clients.

Additional Points

All assistive devices described above will be reviewed periodically by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).
The distribution limits for motorized equipment are determined on an annual basis by a committee meeting (DEPwD, ALIMCO, additional committee members when required).

Types of Aids and Appliances for Various Disabilities Under ADIP Scheme

The ADIP Scheme provides a variety of assistive devices for people with different types of disabilities as per the RPwD Act, 2016, for the purpose of achieving independence, mobility, communication, and learning.

For Persons with Disability in Vision (Including Deaf-Blind)

Accessible mobile phones for visually impaired students (18 years +), limited to one set per person in five years.
Laptops, Braille Note Takers, and Brailers for individual school-going students (Class 10 +) limited to one set in ten years.
Learning equipment to aid educational content.
aims for communication.
Aids for Low vision.
Special mobility devices such as adapted walkers for individuals with muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy employed for non-ambulant mobility .
Any other approved device as recommended by the Expert Committee.

For Persons with Hearing Impairment

Approved modes of hearing aids (e.g. BTE models).
Educational Kits for education.
Any Approved Assistive and Alarm devices for both Alerting and communication.
Any additional devices under the submitted request consideration committee recommendations.

For Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Educational Teaching and Learning Material (TLM) Kits.
Multi-Sensory Inclusive Education Development (MSIED) Kits.
Approved Learning devices, kits or any other resources.

For Persons with Multiple Disabilities

Any customized assistive device or combination device based on personal needs
Any device chosen to be eligible based on expert committee evaluation.

For Leprosy cured persons

Assistive Daily Living (ADL) kits focusing on functional support
Any additional support device as advised by an expert

For New Disabilities under (RPwD Act, 2016)

Any appropriate aide or assistive device for represents newly identified disabilities
The Expert Committee will determine what devices and will update this list.

Aids for New Disabilities under RPwD Act, 2016

New disabilities recognized under the RPwD Act, 2016 will be provided suitable assistive devices as per the recommendations of the Expert Committee.

Periodic review of Aids

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will periodically review the list of aids and appliances, depending on changing needs, without needing to seek approval from the committee, provided that the total cost does not exceed the approved limit.

Eligibility Criteria under ADIP Scheme

The ADIP Scheme (Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances Scheme) has a strict eligibility criterion for implementing agencies and beneficiaries. Below is a brief and SEO friendly summary:

Eligibility for implementing agencies

The following organizations will be eligible to implement the scheme:

Registered Societies under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
Registered Charitable Trusts
Indian Red Cross Societies and out of autonomous bodies under the Head of District Collector or Chief Executive Officer.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment National Institutes, Composite Regional Centres (CRCs) , District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs) and ALIMCO.
National/State Handicapped Development Corporations
Local bodies e.g. Zilla Parishads, Municipalities, Panchayats
Registered hospitals as per the recommendation of the State/UT/Government.
Nehru Yuva Kendras
Any other society/organization as deemed fit by the Department.

Note: No grant will be given for the commercial agency.

Preference will be given to agencies which:

Have trained and qualified technical staff (RCI recognized courses)
Have tool in tool and fitting and maintenance
Have ISI/ISO certified Aids and Appliances.

How to Apply under the ADIP Scheme

There are various ways eligible beneficiaries can obtain assistive devices under the ADIP Scheme. The application process is designed to ensure that the application process is online and offline to facilitate as much access as possible even in remote areas.

Offline	Online - via CSCs	Online (Direct Registration)
Mode: Camp Activity & Headquarter Visit	Mode: Through Common Service Centres (CSCs)	Mode: Through ADIP Web Portal / MIS or Mobile App
Beneficiaries assessed in camp mode at district level.	Registration at CSCs located at Block, Taluka, Gram Panchayat levels.	Beneficiaries can directly register online via the official ADIP Portal or upcoming mobile app.
Camps are conducted by Implementing Agencies and include fitment and distribution of aids.	CSC operators assist in entering beneficiary details, uploading documents, and submitting aid requests.	Mobile app allows requests for new assistive devices or repair of existing ones.
Eligible persons may visit the headquarters or regional centers (e.g., ALIMCO, CRCs, DDRCs, etc.).	Beneficiaries in rural/inaccessible areas benefit from local access to scheme registration.	The MIS system tracks applications; delivery expected within 6 months of registration.
NGOs and hospitals conducting corrective surgery may also assist beneficiaries under headquarter activity.	Department of Empowerment of PwDs will sign an MoU with CSCs to standardize service delivery.	Aadhaar linkage and income verification may be required.

Documents necessary for ADIP Scheme Application

To apply under the ADIP Scheme, both beneficiaries and implementing agencies will be required to submit certain documents to prove eligibility and transparency.

Beneficiaries:

Copies of passport-size photographs
Disability certificate (minimum 40%)
Proof of address (i.e. Aadhaar card/Voter ID card/Ration card)
Income Certificate (proof of income ≤ ₹30,000)
Self-declaration form to prove I have not received aid in the last three years
Aadhaar Card

Implementing Agencies:

Registration in accordance with RPWD Act, 2016 and the Societies or Trust Acts, if applicable
Details of the governing management committee, objectives of the management committee
Detailed audited accounts, along with annual reports for the last 1-3 years
Upload a list of beneficiaries with details to the ADIP Web Portal
Have an active website with grant utilization information and history
Utilization certificates of devices and guarantee that maintain device for a period of one-year)
Pan card and Aadhar for any trustees and/or any members
Ensuring compliance with the SC/ST/OBC/PwD reservations in order to comply if over twenty in staff

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ADIP Scheme for Assistance to Disabled Persons, and how does it help empower Divyangjan?

The ADIP Scheme provides assistive devices to PwDs to boost independence and prevent secondary disabilities, with corrective surgeries done first if needed. The full details are available on the homepage.

What documents are needed to apply?

To apply, submit passport-sized photographs, a copy of your disability certificate, proof of address (such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Ration Card), income certificate, and an undertaking confirming you haven't received the same aids or devices in the last three years.

Who is authorized to issue the income certificate for ADIP Scheme benefits?

Applicants need to provide a certificate issued by Revenue Agencies, BPL Card, MGNREGA Card, or Disability Pension Card. Additionally, a certificate from an M.P., MLA, Counselor, or Gram Pradhan is required, along with a notarized affidavit issued by the implementing agencies.

Are children under 6 years with intellectual disability or developmental delay eligible for benefits?

Children up to 6 years with a temporary disability or developmental delay, certified by a medical authority, are eligible for TLM kits under the ADIP Scheme, provided they have at least 40% disability.

Who qualifies to receive a motorized tricycle or wheelchair under the ADIP Scheme?

Motorized tricycles and wheelchairs are available for persons with severe locomotor disabilities, such as stroke, cerebral palsy, or hemiplegia, with at least 80% disability. Applicants should be 16 years or older, once in five years, with a subsidy of up to Rs. 50,000. The monthly income of the applicant or guardian must not exceed Rs. 22,500 for 100% subsidy, and Rs. 30,000 for 50% subsidy.