Lok Sabha Question No. 19 (STARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Welfare Schemes for Divyangs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Diya Kumari

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

## LOK SABHA

## Welfare Schemes for Divyangs

STARRED QUESTION NO.*19 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2021

## MS: DIYA KUMARI:

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

- (a) the data of registered divyangs in Rajasthan, district-wise;
- (b) the details of ongoing welfare schemes for divyangs, with special emphasis 0n those schemes related to the mobility of such persons;
- (c whether the Government proposes t0 provide battery-operated scooters or two-wheelers to them as it is an efficient as well as environment friendly alternative for transport; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (Dr. THAA WARCHAND GEHLOT)

- (a) to (d) A statement is laid on the table of the House.

Statement referred t0 in reply to part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 19 to be answered on 02.02.2021 regarding Welfare Schemes for Divyangs   raised by MS: DIYA KUMARI

(a) As per Census 2011, there are 15,63,694 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the State of Rajasthan with district-wise break-Up at Annexure-I.

(6) The Department is implementing a Scheme  entitled Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) under which funds are released to various implementing agencies to assist the eligible persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances   including mobility devices. that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhancing their economic potential. A brief on the other major schemes of the Department is at Annexure-II.

(c) and (d) Sir. Under the Schemes of this Department, there is no provision to provide battery-operated scooters or two-wheelers to Divyangjan. However; there is a provision under the Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) scheme; for distributing motorized trieycles and wheelchairs to severely disabled persons and to persons severely impaired. The extent of subsidy provided under the scheme is Rs. 25,000/ This is provided once in ten years to persons 16 years and above. No; aged

Annexure referred to in the Statement in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 19 to be answered on 02.02.2021 regarding Welfare Schemes for Divyangs raised by MS: DIYA KUMARL

## District-wise population of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the State of Rajasthan (as per Census 2011)

| District Name   | Total number of persons with disabilities   | Total number of persons with disabilities   | Total number of persons with disabilities   |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
|                 | Persons                                     | Males                                       | Females                                     |
| Ganganagar      | 49223                                       | 27810                                       | 21413                                       |
| Hanumangarh     | 42433                                       | 24011                                       | 18422                                       |
| Bikaner         | 37898                                       | 21599                                       | 16299                                       |
| Churu           | 32489                                       | 18492                                       | 13997                                       |
| Jhunjhunun      | 39254                                       | 21957                                       | 17297                                       |
| Alwar           | 82242                                       | 45568                                       | 36674                                       |
| Bharatpur       | 47542                                       | 27116                                       | 20426                                       |
| Dhaulpur        | 21006                                       | 12504                                       | 8502                                        |
| Karauli         | 31318                                       | 17818                                       | 13500                                       |
| Sawai Madhopur  | 32563                                       | 17829                                       | 14734                                       |
| Dausa           | 38425                                       | 21089                                       | 17336                                       |
| Jaipur          | 158909                                      | 87574                                       | 71335                                       |
| Sikar           | 42291                                       | 23810                                       | 18481                                       |
| Nagaur          |                                             | 39962                                       | 33511                                       |
| Jodhpur         | 91730                                       | 50623                                       | 41107                                       |
| Jaisalmer       | 16031                                       | 9061                                        | 6970                                        |
| Barmer          | 56183                                       | 30594                                       | 25589                                       |
| Jalor           | 44074                                       | 22816                                       | 21258                                       |
| Sirohi          | 23639                                       | 12501                                       | 1138                                        |
| Pali            | 65973                                       | 32512                                       | 33461                                       |
| Ajmer           | 52946                                       | 28209                                       | 24737                                       |
| Tonk            | 40510                                       | 20870                                       | 19640                                       |
| Bundi           | 32929                                       | 17725                                       | 15204                                       |
| Bhilwara        | 54048                                       | 27721                                       | 26327                                       |
| Rajsamand       | 30014                                       | 15639                                       | 14375                                       |
| Dungarpur       | 33774                                       | 17636                                       | 16138                                       |
| Banswara        | 38497                                       | 20105                                       | 18392                                       |
| Chittaurgarh    | 42600                                       | 21727                                       | 20873                                       |
| Kota            | 44859                                       | 25069                                       | 19790                                       |
| Baran           | 32017                                       | 17562                                       | 14455                                       |
| Jhalawar        | 31516                                       | 17201                                       | 14315                                       |
| Udaipur         | 82270                                       | 42659                                       | 39611                                       |
| Pratapgarh      | 21018                                       | 10918                                       | 10100                                       |
| Total:          | 1563694                                     | 848287                                      | 715407                                      |

## Brief on the other major schemes of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)

## 1. Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS):

Under this Central Sector Scheme financial assistance is provided t0 Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs) for certain projects meant the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

## 2. Scheme for the Implementation of Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (SIPDA):

Under this   umbrella   Scheme, financial  assistance is provided for undertaking  various activities to implement the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. The major components of the Scheme are as follows:

## (I) Accessible India Campaign (AIC):

With a view to creating  barrier  free environment for  independent and  safe living o PwDs, the Government  launched the Accessible India Campaign (AIC) on 3rd December, 2015. AIC is being implemented under 3 pillars   of built-up   environment,  transportation   system and Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

## (II) National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs):

The Government launched the National Action Plan (NAP) for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in March; 2015 for skilling of PwDs through a network of empanelled training partners   (ETPs)   comprising Government   organizations (National Institutes/National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation/Composite Regional Centres/Other Government Organisations) and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs).

## Creation of barrier free environment for Persons with Disabilities:

Under this Scheme funds are provided to the States/UTs for ereation of barrier free environment by providing lifts, ramps, accessible toilets, tactile flooring and accessible websites.

## (IV) Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Projeet:

Under this project; the Government is creating a national data base for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and issuing   unique identification cards to them.

## 3. Scholarships for Students with Disabilities:

This umbrella Scheme has six components namely; Pre-matric (Classes IX & X), Post-matric (Classes XI to Post Graduate Degree/Diploma). Class Education (Graduate and Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in notified Institute of Excellence in Education). National Fellowship (M. Phil/Ph: D in Indian Universities), National Overseas Scholarship (Master   Degree and Ph. D in Foreign Universities) and Free Coaching for competitive exams for group A and B posts   and entrance examinations for admission to technical and professional courses). Top

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