Lok Sabha Question No. 4470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-28
Subject: ADIP Scheme
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Sanjay Seth

## 4470. SHRI SANJAY SETH

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

(a)  the  details  of  works  being  undertaken  for  the  welfare  of  physically  handicapped  persons (divyangjan) under Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchasing/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) scheme;

(b)  the  number  of  Aids  equipments  and  appliances  distributed  amongst  the  divyangjan  under ADIP scheme in Jharkhand during the last two years, district-wise;

(c)  whether  any  programme  is  being  implemented  to  make  divyangjan  self  reliant  by  the Government; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SUSHRI PRATIMA BHOUMIK)

(a) and (b) The Central Sector Scheme namely 'Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP)' is implemented throughout the country including Jharkhand through various Implementing Agencies viz., National Institutes/Composite Regional Centres/Artificial  Limbs  Manufacturing  Corporation  of  India  (ALIMCO)/District  Disability Rehabilitation Centres/State Handicapped Development Corporations/other Local Bodies/ NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs). The funds are released to Implementing Agencies for the purchase, fabrication, and distribution of such standard aids and appliances that are in conformity with  the  objectives  of  the  Scheme.  Implementing  Agencies  take  care  of/  make  suitable arrangements for fitting and post-fitting care of aids and assistive devices distributed under the Scheme. Distribution is undertaken through Headquarter Activity and Camp Activity of various Implementing Agencies throughout the country for various aids/appliances to all categories of Divyangjan with benchmark disability. The number of Aids/equipment and appliances

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4470

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2023

## ADIP SCHEME

- distributed among the divyangjan under ADIP scheme in Jharkhand during the last two years, district-wise is at Annexure- I. (c) and (d) The details of programmes implemented by the Department to make Divyangjan selfreliant are as under: (i) ADIP  Scheme : Under the scheme, Durable, modern and scientifically manufactured  aids  and  assistive  devices  are  provided  to  Persons  with  Disabilities  (PwDs)  for promoting their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation, thereby reducing the effects of disabilities  and enhancing  their  educational  and  economic  potential.  The  provision  of  suitable aids and assistive devices is one of the first steps in the process of rehabilitation of Divyangjan that makes them self-reliant and promotes their independent living. (ii) Scholarship  Scheme  for  Students  with  Disabilities :  Under  the  scheme,  Students with  Disabilities  are  provided  scholarships  to  empower  them  to  study  further  in  order  to  earn their livelihood and find a dignified place in society. Under NAP, skill training is provided  to  persons  with  disabilities  in  the  age  group  of  15  to  59  years across  the  country. Organizations
- (iii) National Action Plan (NAP) for Skill Development: Training is provided through various Government and Non-Government empanelled as training partners ETPs with the Department.

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Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) and (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4470 for an answer on 28.03.2023 raised by Shri Sanjay Seth regarding ADIP Scheme.

District-wise details of the Number of Equipment distributed in Jharkhand in the last 2 years under ADIP Scheme.:-

| Sl. No   | Name of the District   |   Number of Equipments |
|----------|------------------------|------------------------|
| 1.       | Bokaro                 |                    221 |
| 2.       | Chatra                 |                    553 |
| 3.       | Deoghar                |                    144 |
| 4.       | Dhanbad                |                    196 |
| 5.       | Dumka                  |                    265 |
| 6.       | East Singhbhum         |                    285 |
| 7.       | Garhwa                 |                    482 |
| 8.       | Giridih                |                    316 |
| 9.       | Godda                  |                   1595 |
| 10.      | Gumla                  |                      4 |
| 11.      | Hazaribag              |                     63 |
| 12.      | Jamtara                |                     84 |
| 13.      | Khunti                 |                    210 |
| 14.      | Koderma                |                   1204 |
| 15.      | Latehar                |                     58 |
| 16.      | Lohardaga              |                     56 |
| 17.      | Pakur                  |                    163 |
| 18.      | Palamu                 |                    188 |
| 19.      | Ramgarh                |                    215 |
| 20.      | Rachi                  |                    915 |
| 21.      | Sahibganj              |                     07 |
| 22.      | Seraikela kharsawan    |                    691 |
| 23.      | Simdega                |                     91 |
| 24.      | West Singhbhum         |                    285 |
|          | TOTAL                  |                   8291 |

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