How to apply for monthly maintenance allowance and assistive devices?

The Department for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons provides monthly maintenance grants of ₹2,000 and advanced mobility aids free of cost.

Monthly maintenance allowance:

  • ₹2,000 per month is directly deposited into the beneficiary's bank account for persons with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, severe locomotor disability (75%+), or intellectual disability.

Free assistive devices:

  • Battery-operated motorized wheelchairs and retro-fitted three-wheeled petrol scooters.
  • Behind-the-Ear (BTE) digital hearing aids.
  • Smart canes and braille learning kits for visually impaired individuals.

How to apply:

  • Submit an application with your UDID card copy to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer (DDAWO) at your District Collectorate. Helpline: 1800-425-0111.
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