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Financial Assistance for Medical Devices for Persons with Disabilities 2026: Aids Appliances, Eligibility & Apply Online

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Last Updated: 28 Aug 2026 By Read Time: 6 min

Quick Overview

Scheme Name
Financial Assistance for Medical Devices for Persons with Disabilities (ADIP Scheme)
Ministry
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (DEPwD)
Assistance Amount
Up to ₹15,000 (full cost) or ₹50,000 (motorized devices)
Target Beneficiaries
Persons with 40%+ disability (Benchmark Disability)
Income Limit
₹30,000/month (full cost up to ₹22,500/month)
Application Mode
Online (ARJUN Portal) / Camps
Current Status
Active
Operating Since
1981 (revised 26.09.2024, valid till 31.03.2026)
Implementing Agency
ALIMCO, National Institutes, CRCs, NGOs
Official Portal
adip.depwd.gov.in (ARJUN Portal)

What is ADIP Scheme?

The Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP Scheme) is one of the most popular initiatives of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Operating since 1981, it provides durable, modern, and scientifically manufactured assistive devices to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to promote their physical, social, and psychological rehabilitation.

The scheme covers a wide range of aids including wheelchairs, hearing aids, artificial limbs, calipers, cochlear implants, motorized tricycles, accessible smartphones, and other customized assistive equipment. Over 28 lakh Divyangjan have benefited from the scheme in the last decade. The scheme was last revised w.e.f. 26.09.2024 and approved for continuation up to 31.03.2026.

Benefits Under ADIP Scheme

The scheme provides financial assistance for aids and assistive devices based on the cost of the device and the beneficiary's income:

Device costing up to ₹15,000Full cost covered (100% subsidy)
Device costing ₹15,001 to ₹30,000Up to ₹15,000 financial assistance
Device costing above ₹30,00150% of cost (GOI bears 50%, balance by State/NGO/beneficiary)
Motorized Tricycle/Wheelchair₹50,000 subsidy (80%+ disability, age 16+, once in 5 years)
High-end Prosthesis₹30,000 subsidy (80%+ disability, once in 5 years)
Cochlear Implant (pre-lingual, age 1-5)Up to ₹7 lakh per unit (full cost by GOI)
Cochlear Implant (acquired, age 5-18)Up to ₹6 lakh per unit (full cost by GOI)

Income-Based Assistance

Monthly income up to ₹22,500Full cost of aid/appliance
Monthly income ₹22,501 to ₹30,00050% of the cost of aid/appliance

Additional Benefits

  • Transport allowance: ₹250 per person (PwD + one escort) per visit
  • Boarding & lodging: ₹100/day for up to 15 days (income up to ₹22,500/month)
  • Corrective surgeries arranged before providing assistive devices when required

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who meet the following conditions may be eligible:

CitizenshipIndian citizen of any age
Disability40% or more disability (Benchmark Disability) with UDID card
Income LimitMonthly income not exceeding ₹30,000 from all sources
DependentsIncome of parents/guardians not exceeding ₹30,000/month
Waiting PeriodNot received similar assistance in last 3 years (1 year for children below 12)
UDID CardUDID card or enrollment number with disability certificate mandatory
AadhaarAadhaar card mandatory for adults (gazette notification 29.02.2024)

Who Cannot Apply

  • Persons with less than 40% disability (unless recommended by RCI professional for children below 18)
  • Persons whose monthly income exceeds ₹30,000
  • Persons who have received similar assistance in the last 3 years (1 year for children below 12)
  • Persons with cognitive impairment for motorized tricycles/wheelchairs (safety risk)

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before applying:

  • UDID card or enrollment number with disability certificate (40%+ disability)
  • Aadhaar card (mandatory for adults)
  • Income certificate from competent authority (Revenue Agencies / BPL Card / MGNREGA Card / Disability Pension Card)
  • Address proof — Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Ration Card
  • 2 passport-size photographs
  • Bank account passbook (for DBT)
  • Self-declaration that no similar assistance received in last 3 years

For Motorized Tricycle/Wheelchair: Additionally, disability certificate with 80%+ disability, details of additional payment after subsidy.

How to Apply

You can apply through these ways:

  1. ARJUN Portal (Online): Visit adip.depwd.gov.in and register as a beneficiary. Fill the application form and upload required documents.
  2. Camps: Distribution camps are organized by implementing agencies (ALIMCO, National Institutes, CRCs, NGOs) across the country. Contact your nearest agency.
  3. Common Service Centres (CSCs): Visit your nearest CSC to apply offline.

Step-by-Step Online Application

  1. Visit adip.depwd.gov.in and click on "Beneficiary Registration."
  2. Register using your UDID number or mobile number.
  3. Fill personal details, disability information, and required aids/appliances.
  4. Upload disability certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar, and other documents.
  5. Select the implementing agency nearest to your location.
  6. Submit the application and note the reference number for tracking.

Important Dates

Scheme Operating Since1981
Last Revision26 September 2024
Valid Till31 March 2026 (15th Finance Commission period)
UDID MandatoryYes (with disability certificate)
Aadhaar MandatoryYes for adults (Gazette notification 29.02.2024)

Important Links

ARJUN Portal (Apply Online)adip.depwd.gov.in
DEPwD Official Websitedepwd.gov.in
ALIMCO (Device Manufacturer)alimco.in
UDID Portaludid.gov.in

Application Fee

There is no application fee. The scheme provides financial assistance for purchasing aids and assistive devices. The device cost is subsidized or fully covered based on income and disability level.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general purposes only. Please visit the official website for more details.
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