Artificial Limbs/Assistive Equipments Scheme

The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial grants to persons with disabilities to buy artificial limbs and auxiliary equipment whose (employed or self-employed) or whose family’s income (in case of dependant) is not more than the decided BPL limit i.e., Rs.46,080/- for rural areas and Rs.56,460/- for urban areas from all sources and this annual income is scaled for per family or as per the amendments made by the Uttar Pradesh Government. As per the disability, artificial limbs/auxiliary equipment will be provided to the Persons with Disability: 1. Mobility Assistance Equipment like:- Tricycles, Wheelchairs, C.P. Chair, Crutches, Walking Sticks and Walking stick. 1. Students who are visually impaired will be provided with educational equipment like mathematical, abacus, geometry kits and Braille educational kits. 1. Blind stick for visually impaired persons. 1. For hearing-impaired persons, different types of hearing-aided equipment and education kits. 1. M.S.I.D. kit (Multi-Sensory Education Development Kit) for children and students with mental disabilities. 1. Daily activity kits for people free from leprosy. 1. In case of multi-disability or persons with disabilities who need more than one assistance/aid equipment, they will be provided with a maximum of Rs.10,000/- financial grant in one go.