Maharashtra
Financial Assistance For Aids And Appliances For Disabled Persons
Main benefit
For Hearing Handicapped: Hearing Aids.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Family income up to ₹24 thousand a year
- Disability 40% or more
About
The "Financial Assistance for Aids and Appliances for Disabled Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to provide assistance to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for the purchase of aids and appliances as per their age group and the type of disability. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
- For Hearing Handicapped: Hearing Aids.
- For Orthopedically Handicapped: Crutches, Tricycles, Calipers, Wheel Chair.
- For Visually Handicapped: Tape Recorders and Blank Cassettes for Education Purposes Up to Cost of ₹3,000/-.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
- The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
- The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
- For financial assistance of 100% of the cost of the aids and appliances, the monthly income of the applicant should be less than ₹1,500/-.
- For financial assistance of 50% of the cost of the aids and appliances, the monthly income of the applicant should be between ₹1,500/- to ₹2,000/-.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
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Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
- 2
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
- 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
- 4
Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Common questions
What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to provide assistance to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for the purchase of aids and appliances as per their age group and the type of disability.
For What Purposes Can The Amount Of The Financial Assistance Be Utilized?
The amount of financial assistance can be utilized towards the purchase of aids and appliances for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
What Aids/Appliances Are Provided To The Orthopedically Handicapped?
Crutches, Tricycles, Calipers, and Wheel Chair are provided to the Orthopedically Handicapped.
What Aids/Appliances Are Provided To The Visually Handicapped?
Tape Recorders and Blank Cassettes for Education Purposes Up to a Cost of ₹3,000/- are provided to the Visually Handicapped.
What Aids/Appliances Are Provided To The Hearing Handicapped?
Hearing Aids are provided to the Hearing Handicapped.
Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of This Scheme?
The target beneficiaries of this scheme are Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Is There Any Application Fee?
No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
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