Lok Sabha Question No. 3407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Divyangjan
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Divyangjan) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3407 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2018

## Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Divyangjan

## 3407 . SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the State-run Rural  Electrification  Corporation (REC) has signed any agreement with ALIMCO for distribution of aids and assistive devices to Divyangjans (differently abled persons);

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the date of agreement and the conditions, if any; and

(c) the number of divyangjans likely to be benefited in this with the places where such devices are likely to be distributed? regard along

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) Yes, Madam. The State-run Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vertical,  REC Foundation, has   signed an agreement with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing  Corporation of India  (ALIMCO) for  distribution of aids and  assistive devices to Divyangjans (differently abled persons).

(b) The  agreement was   signed December  2017. The broad terms and  conditions of the agreement are at Annexure-I. ISth on

(@) The project is expected to cater to the needs of approximately 8000-9000 divyangjans. The list of 25 locations where the aids and assistive devices are likely to be distributed is given at Annexure II

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Annexure referred to in part (b) of the Lok Sabha Question No.3407

for 7.8.2018

## Terms and conditions of the agreement signed between Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India( ALIMCO) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Foundation

- a) The amount of assistance to ALIMCO would be restricted to Rs. 10.00 crore (Rupees Ten Crore only), taxes as applicable, in line with the proposal submitted for "Distribution of aids & assistive devices to approximate to 8000-9000 numbers of persons with disabilities" in Various Districts / States of India from deprived class of society. plus
- b) The amount of assistance is towards carrying out all activities as per scope of work & implementation plan, conduct of assessment camp and submission of completion report/outcome report/impact assessment of the project:
3. ALIMCO shall follow Government of   India/ ALIMCO procurement policy for procurement of and services under this project, if applicable. goods
4. d In case the scope of work emerging out of baseline survey / Assessment camp is reduced as compared to that contained in the proposal, the project cost shall be suitably modified.
- e) ALIMCO shall submit final list of surveyed camps along with the list of beneficiaries with their demographic details from deprived class of society to REC.
6. 0 REC name & should be displayed prominently o every aids & assistive devices\_ materials to be distributed and backdrops / flex to be displayed at each distribution camp/at the time of launching of the programme. logo,
- g) REC nominee shall be invited at the time of inauguration/assessment of camps, distribution of aids & assistive devices to the beneficiaries in the camp and also ensure the wide media coverage and publicity of the programme.
- h) ALIMCO shall maintain records pertaining to identified beneficiaries along with demographic details\_ income certificate, photographs, nature of disabilities and distribution of aids and assistive devices etc:
- 1) ALIMCO undertakes that:

a) The present CSR project shall not be funded from any other source or donated funds and no such facility / equipment is available in the same location\_

c) The CSR assistance shall not be used for any other purpose other than for project related activities.

b) Cost escalation of the total project beyond the amount committed; if any, will have to be borne by ALIMCO\_

d) The present CSR project shall be executed on no profit/no loss basis.

Annexure   referred to in (c) of the Lok Sabha Question No.3407 for 7.8.2018 part

List Of Districts as per Agreement of Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) with Rural Electrification Corporation(REC) Foundation

Note: The States & Districts may change depending upon the need assessment of the project. REC Foundation shall have the discretion to decide the location for implementation of the Project:

| S.No_   | State          | District           |
|---------|----------------|--------------------|
| 1       | Uttarakhand    | Uddham Singh Nagar |
|         | Uttar Pradesh  | Hamirpur           |
|         | Uttar Pradesh  | Mahoba             |
|         | Bihar          | Samastipur         |
|         | Chattisgarh    |                    |
|         | Jharkhand      | Chatra             |
|         | Jharkhand      | Ranchi             |
| 9       | Odisha         | Ganjam             |
| 10      | Kerala         | Idukki             |
| 11      | Tamil Nadu     | Dindigul           |
| 12      | Punjab         | Amritsar           |
| 13      | Haryana        | Kaithal            |
| 14      | West Bengal    | Purulia            |
| 15      | West Bengal    | Malda              |
| 16      | Andhra Pradesh | Kadapa             |
| 17      | Andhra Pradesh | Chitoor            |
| 18      | Telengana      | Suriapet           |
| 19      | Maharashtra    | Buldhana           |
| 20      | Maharashtra    | Usmanabad          |
| 21      | Manipur        | Imphal             |
| 22      | Manipur        | Chandel            |
| 23      | Assam          | Tezpur             |
| 24      | Madhya Pradesh | Dindori            |
| 25      | Madhya Pradesh | Narsinghpur        |