Arunachal Pradesh
State Programme For Rehabilitation Of Persons With Disabilities
Main benefit
Under this scheme, the state government will provide aids & appliances such as tricycles, wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, Blind sticks, Rollator, and Hearing Aids to persons with disabilities.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Disability 40% or more
About
The State Programme for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities scheme is a state sector ongoing scheme implemented for the welfare and providing rehabilitation services to disabled persons of the state under the Person with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act. 19
5. The State Programme for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (SPRPD) erstwhile National Programme for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (NPRPD) was launched in the state in the year 2001-2002 and was sponsored by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India. During the year 2005-06, this scheme had been transferred to the state government and implemented as a state sector ongoing scheme.
Objective:
To provide Welfare & Rehabilitation services to the Disabled Persons of the state which is mandatory under the PWDs Act, 19
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Important Features:
Under this scheme, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh under the State Programme for Persons with Disabilities(SPRPD) has been providing aids & appliances.
Organizing Diagnostic Camp –cum-Free Distribution of Aids & appliances at the district level from time to time.
The Department also established a Physiotherapy Unit during the year 2013-14 at SDRC where needy patients are given treatment/therapy free of cost.
For prevention, early detection, and intervention of disabilities, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh had trained 539 Nos. of Community Based Rehabilitation Workers (CBRWS) and engaged at the grass root level to conduct door-to-door survey reports of disabled persons to create awareness and prevention of disabilities.
Benefits
- Under this scheme, the state government will provide aids & appliances such as tricycles, wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, Blind sticks, Rollator, and Hearing Aids to persons with disabilities.
- The state government will organize a Diagnostic Camp-cum-Free Distribution of Aids & appliances at the district level from time to time.
- The state government also established a Physiotherapy Unit during the year 2013-14 at SDRC where needy patients are given treatment/therapy free of cost.
Who can apply
- 1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- 2. An applicant with a 100% degree of disability is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
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For taking benefits of this scheme, the applicant needs to visit the State Disability Rehabilitation Centre (SDRC) or Directorate of Social Justice and Empowerment & Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.
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The applicant needs to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents. Thereafter, the applicant may submit the application form to the concerned office.
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After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.
Common questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to provide Welfare & Rehabilitation services to the Disabled Persons of the state which is mandatory under the PWDs Act, 1995.
By which department was this scheme launched?
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs, Govt. of
Arunachal Pradesh What are the aids & appliances provided to the eligible people?
Under this scheme, aids & appliances are provided such as tricycles, wheelchairs, crutch, walking sticks, Blind sticks, Rollator, and Hearing Aids to persons with disabilities.
Is there any financial assistance to be provided to the eligible beneficiary?
No, there is no financial assistance provided to the beneficiary.
Will the state government organize any camp under the scheme?
Yes, the state government will organize a Diagnostic Camp-cum-Free Distribution of Aids & appliances at the district level from time to time.
Was there any Physiotherapy Unit established by the state government?
Yes, the state government established a Physiotherapy Unit during the year 2013-14 at SDRC where needy patients are given treatment/therapy free of cost.
Who is eligible under this scheme?
A person with a 100% degree of disability is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for resident of Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
Why the state government had trained Community Based Rehabilitation Workers (CBRWS)?
For prevention, early detection, and intervention of disabilities, the state government trained Community Based Rehabilitation Workers (CBRWS).
How are Community Based Rehabilitation Workers helping?
The Community Based Rehabilitation Workers are engaged at the grass root level to conduct door-to-door survey reports of disabled persons to create awareness and prevention of disabilities.
Is there any age criterion for the applicant?
No, there is no age criterion for the applicant.
How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?
The applicant needs to visit the nearest State Disability Rehabilitation Centre (SDRC) or Directorate of Social Justice and Empowerment & Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
Similar schemes
- Central GovernmentScheme Of Assistance To Disabled Persons For Purchase/Fitting Of Aids/Appliances
- Central GovernmentNational Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Ke Karyanvayan/badhamukta Vatavaran Ke Srijan Mein Sarvshrestha Rajya/ Ut/ Zila
- Central GovernmentNational Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha
- Central GovernmentNational Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjanon Ke Sashaktikaran Men Karyrat Sarveshrestha Sansthan (Private Organization, NGO)