To provide financial assistance to persons with benchmark disabilities for the purchase of essential aids/appliances for rehabilitation and improved quality of life.
a. Financial support for purchase of assistive aids/appliances as recommended by authorized medical institutions.
b. Includes items like wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetic limbs, orthotic supports, tricycles, and assistive devices for mobility, communication, or daily living.
a. Applicant must be a person with benchmark disability (40% and above as per RPwD Act, 2016).
b. Must be a resident of Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
c. Annual family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- from all sources.
a. Obtain the application form from the Department of Social Welfare or their official outlets.
b. Fill the form with personal and medical details.
c. Submit the completed application along with all required documents to the Social Welfare Department, Chandigarh
a. Personal Identification:
Two passport-size photographs
Proof of residence in Chandigarh for more than 3 years (any one of the following):
Voter Identity Card
Ration Card
Electricity Bill
b. Disability Verification:
UDID Card
c. Income Proof:
Affidavit regarding income as per the specimen enclosed with the application form
d. Medical Recommendation:
Recommendation by a Medical Authority (General Hospital, PGIMER, GMCH, or any Government Dispensary) specifying the type of aid/appliance required
e. Additional (if applicable):
Driving License (only if applying for a vehicle with gear)