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Rehabilitation Treatment For The Disabled

The government of Meghalaya provides rehabilitation treatment for persons with disabilities under the Disability Rehabilitation Scheme.

Start date1 Apr 2007
Last verified6 days ago
Source: myScheme.gov.in ↗Last verified: 28 Sept 2026·YojnaGuru is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government body

About This Scheme

- Financial assistance to disabled persons who cannot afford to undergo treatment inside and outside the state.

Benefits

  1. Medical treatment: The scheme provides medical treatment to persons with disabilities, including surgeries and therapies.
  2. Assistive devices: The scheme provides assistive devices such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, crutches, and prosthetic limbs.
  3. Rehabilitation services: The scheme provides rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
  4. Training and education: The scheme provides training and education to persons with disabilities to develop their skills and enhance their employability.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The person must be a resident of Meghalaya.

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    The person must have a disability certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner.

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    The disability percentage should be more than 40%.

Required Documents

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    Disability certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner.
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    Proof of residence in Meghalaya (such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID card, or ration card).
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    Identity proof (such as an Aadhaar card or voter ID card).
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    Bank account details.
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    Passport-size photograph.
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    Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Officer for verification purposes.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  1. Applications through the office of the District Social Welfare Officer of 11 Districts.
  2. To get the list of District Social Welfare Officers click here.