What this scheme offers
Running since 1981, ADIP provides durable, scientifically manufactured assistive devices to help persons with disabilities function independently and reduce the risk of secondary disability — mobility aids (wheelchairs, tricycles, crutches), hearing aids, artificial limbs and calipers, communication aids, and cochlear implants for children with severe hearing loss (covering the implant, surgery, therapy, mapping and travel costs). The scheme also funds corrective surgery before fitting a device, where medically needed. Devices are distributed through implementing agencies like ALIMCO, National Institutes, Composite Regional Centres, District Disability Rehabilitation Centres, State Disability Corporations and NGOs — often at organised distribution camps. Full financial assistance applies to lower-income beneficiaries, with a partial subsidy for those in a higher (but still limited) income band.
Who is eligible
- A person with a certified disability of 40% or more, as assessed by a competent medical authority.
- Family income below the threshold set for full assistance (lower-income families generally receive devices entirely free) — a higher income band qualifies for a partial subsidy, with exact limits revised periodically.
- Indian citizens of any age, including children.
- Beneficiaries in orphanages or half-way homes can have their income certified by the District Collector or head of the institution instead of a standard income certificate.
Documents required
- Disability certificate (40% or above), from a competent medical authority
- Income certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph
- Clinical recommendation for the specific device needed
How to apply
- Get your disability certified (40%+) by a government medical authority or Composite Regional Centre, if you don't already have a valid certificate.
- Register online at the ADIP web portal (adip.depwd.gov.in), or apply through an implementing agency near you — ALIMCO, a National Institute, District Disability Rehabilitation Centre, or an approved NGO.
- Submit your disability certificate, income proof, and clinical recommendation for the device you need.
- Devices are commonly distributed through organised camps — attend the camp notified for your district when your application is processed.
- Complex devices (like cochlear implants) go through a clinical assessment and approval process before surgery/fitting is scheduled.