The objective of this scheme is to provide Welfare & Rehabilitation services to the Disabled Persons of the state which is mandatory under the PWDs Act, 1995.

Department of Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Under this scheme, aids & appliances are provided such as tricycles, wheelchairs, crutch, walking sticks, Blind sticks, Rollator, and Hearing Aids to persons with disabilities.

No, there is no financial assistance provided to the beneficiary.

Yes, the state government will organize a Diagnostic Camp-cum-Free Distribution of Aids & appliances at the district level from time to time.

Yes, the state government established a Physiotherapy Unit during the year 2013-14 at SDRC where needy patients are given treatment/therapy free of cost.

A person with a 100% degree of disability is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.

For prevention, early detection, and intervention of disabilities, the state government trained Community Based Rehabilitation Workers (CBRWS).

The Community Based Rehabilitation Workers are engaged at the grass root level to conduct door-to-door survey reports of disabled persons to create awareness and prevention of disabilities.

No, there is no age criterion for the applicant.

The applicant needs to visit the nearest State Disability Rehabilitation Centre (SDRC) or Directorate of Social Justice and Empowerment & Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.