Lok Sabha Question No. 344 (STARRED), answered on 2026-03-17
Subject: Assistance under ADIP Scheme
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Smt. Sanjna Jatav, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 344

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 17/03/2026

## ASSISTANCE UNDER ADIP SCHEME

## 344.   SMT. SANJNA JATAV:

SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT:

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

- (a) the details of assistance provided and appliances distributed to persons with disabilities under the  Assistance  to  Disabled  Persons  for  Purchase/Fitting  of  Aids  and  Appliances  (ADIP) Scheme, during the last three financial years, State, district and category-wise including the States of Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Odisha and Chhattisgarh along  with  Palghar,  Durg,  Bemetara  districts  and  Darbhanga  and  Bharatpur  Lok  Sabha Constituencies;
- (b) the total budget allocated for the ADIP Scheme during the last three financial years along with the measures taken to ensure timely distribution of aids and appliances to beneficiaries including the above stated places;
- (c)  the  total  number  of  beneficiaries,  along  with  the  number  of  distribution  camps  organized during the last three years, State-wise;
- (d) the details of schemes being implemented in the country for the welfare, rehabilitation and empowerment of children with special needs and persons with disabilities during the said period,State and district-wise including the said places;
- (e) the total number of beneficiaries covered under the ADIP Scheme, along with the number of distribution camps organised during the said period, State and district-wise including the said places;
- (f) the corrective measures taken to address delays in identification, camp organization prompt and last-mile delivery and distribution of aids and appliances; and
- (g) the details of impact of various assistive devices under the said scheme across, States/UTwise including Sidhi Parliamentary Constituency?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)

(a) to (g): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (g) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.*344  FOR  ANSWER  ON  17.03.2026  RAISED  BY  SMT. SANJNA JATAV AND SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT REGARDING ASSISTANCE UNDER ADIP SCHEME

(a),  (c)  (e)  and  (g):  The  details  of  camps  held,  number  of  beneficiaries  covered,  number  of appliances  distributed,  and  funds  utilized  during  the  last  three  years  under  the  Assistance  to Persons  with  Disabilities  for  Purchase/Fitting  of  Aids/Appliances  (ADIP)  Scheme,  State-wise, are placed at Annexure-I .

The  details  of  camps  held,  number  of  beneficiaries  covered,  number  of  appliances distributed, and funds utilized during the last three years in Palghar, Durg, Bemetara districts and Darbhanga, Bharatpur and Sidhi Lok Sabha Constituencies are placed at Annexure-II .

A pan-India impact evaluation study of the ADIP Scheme was conducted for the period 2021-22 to 2024-25. The Third-Party Evaluation Report 2026 indicates that the ADIP Scheme has  significantly  empowered  persons  with  disabilities  by  providing  quality  assistive  devices, thereby  improving  mobility,  education,  livelihood  opportunities,  and  overall  well-being.  The establishment of Pradhan Mantri Divyasha-Vayoshri Kendras (PMD-VKs) has further strengthened  service  delivery  by  providing  integrated,  accessible,  and  efficient  rehabilitation support to persons with disabilities.

- (b) and (f) : The ADIP Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme; therefore, no State-wise or Districtwise allocation is made. The total budget allocated under ADIP during the last three years is as under:

| Year    |   Budget Allocation( Rs. in Crore) |
|---------|------------------------------------|
| 2022-23 |                                230 |
| 2023-24 |                                305 |
| 2024-25 |                                350 |

Further, the following measures have been taken to ensure prompt distribution of aids and assistive devices to beneficiaries:

1.          Pradhan  Mantri  Divyasha-Vayoshri  Kendras  (PMD-VKs)  have  been  established  and function  as  one  -stop  walk-in  centres  that  provide  easier  access  to  assistive  devices  and rehabilitative services. At present, 100 PMD-VKs are functional across the country.
2.          Artificial  Limbs  Manufacturing  Corporation  of  India  (ALIMCO),  a  CPSE  under  the Department, conducts district level assessment and distribution camps in coordination with the concerned  district  administrations  to  ensure  maximum  outreach  of  beneficiaries  and  smooth conduct of the camps.
3.          Planning  and  beneficiary  identification  are  further  streamlined  through  API  integration with the Unique Disability ID (UDID) data base.
4.          The  requirement  of  State  Government  recommendation  for release  of  Grants-in-Aid  to implementing agencies has been done away with to facilitate prompt fund disbursement.
5.         Real-time monitoring of beneficiary data and distribution activities is now done through ALIMCO maintained ARJUN Portal to rule out duplication.
6.          Simplification  of  ADIP  Scheme  in  September  2024  making  it  user-friendly  and beneficiary centric with introduction of self certification for income criteria.
7.         ALIMCO, the major implementing agency under the Scheme, also conducts mobile-vanbased services, particularly in the North-Eastern States, to enhance its outreach.
8. (d)  The Department also implements the following schemes for the welfare, rehabilitation, and empowerment of persons with disabilities and children with special needs (CWSN):

(i) Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP) Scheme: Under the Scheme, funds are given to implementing agencies to help eligible persons with  disabilities  (Divyangjan)  in  obtaining  durable,  sophisticated,  scientifically  manufactured, and modern standard aids and appliances. These assistive devices help promote their physical, social, and psychological rehabilitation and enhancing their economic potential. Similar targeted provisions also exist for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) under the Scheme where-

1. Assistive  devices  are  distributed to  school-going  children  with  special  needs  under the ADIP-Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) including battery operated Motorized Tricycle even with 40% disability.
2. Cochlear  implant  surgery,  along  with  post-operative  therapy  and  rehabilitation,  is supported for children with hearing impairment with a ceiling of:
3. (i) ₹7.00 lakh per unit for children with pre-lingual hearing loss (1-5 years); and
4. (ii) ₹6.00 lakh per unit for children with acquired hearing loss (5-18 years).

(ii) Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS): Under this Scheme, grant-in-aid is given to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for running special schools/projects related to  the  rehabilitation  of  persons  with  disabilities,  enabling  them  to  reach  and  maintain  their physical, sensory, intellectual, and social functional levels, efforts at skilling and inclusion into regular schools.

(iii) Scholarship Schemes for Students with Disabilities: The Department provides scholarships  for  students  with  disabilities  from  Class  IX  to  Ph.D  under  various  categories including  free  Coaching  for  competitive  examinations.  Under  these  schemes,  scholarship amounts are directly transferred to beneficiaries' bank accounts.

(iv) Scheme  for  Implementation  of  the  Rights  of  Persons  with  Disabilities  Act,  2016 (SIPDA): Major components under the umbrella SIPDA Scheme include:

1. Accessible India Campaign (AIC): To create a barrier-free and accessible environment.
2. National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP): For employment, and self-reliant.
3. Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Project:  To create a national database.
4. Cross  Disability  Early  Intervention  Centres  (CDEIC):  To  support  early  intervention, rehabilitation of children with special needs.
5. Awareness  Generation  and  Publicity  (AGP):  For  raising  awareness  and  sensitizing stakeholders.

(v)  The  Department  also  provides  budgetary  support  to  National  Trust,  a  statutory  body constituted under the National Trust Act, 1999, which implements welfare schemes specifically for persons with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities across the country.

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## Annexure-I

|      | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a),(c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a),(c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a),(c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a),(c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a),(c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under   |
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|      | State-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                                       | State-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                                       | State-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                                       | State-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                                       | State-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                                       |
| S/No | State                                                                                                                                                 | Number of Camps                                                                                                                                       | Number of Beneficiaries                                                                                                                               | Number of Appliances                                                                                                                                  | Funds Utilized (Rs.in crore)                                                                                                                          |
| 1.   | Andaman &Nicobar                                                                                                                                      | 9                                                                                                                                                     | 373                                                                                                                                                   | 373                                                                                                                                                   | 0.21                                                                                                                                                  |
| 2.   | Andhra Pradesh                                                                                                                                        | 138                                                                                                                                                   | 35302                                                                                                                                                 | 62378                                                                                                                                                 | 44.57                                                                                                                                                 |
| 3.   | Arunachal Pradesh                                                                                                                                     | 15                                                                                                                                                    | 126                                                                                                                                                   | 221                                                                                                                                                   | 0.14                                                                                                                                                  |
| 4.   | Assam                                                                                                                                                 | 538                                                                                                                                                   | 40428                                                                                                                                                 | 68507                                                                                                                                                 | 33.81                                                                                                                                                 |
| 5.   | Bihar                                                                                                                                                 | 310                                                                                                                                                   | 42207                                                                                                                                                 | 69958                                                                                                                                                 | 42.89                                                                                                                                                 |
| 6.   | Chandigarh                                                                                                                                            | 15                                                                                                                                                    | 1366                                                                                                                                                  | 1918                                                                                                                                                  | 2.57                                                                                                                                                  |
| 7.   | Chhattisgarh                                                                                                                                          | 43                                                                                                                                                    | 3453                                                                                                                                                  | 4466                                                                                                                                                  | 4.21                                                                                                                                                  |
| 8.   | Delhi                                                                                                                                                 | 143                                                                                                                                                   | 11260                                                                                                                                                 | 15867                                                                                                                                                 | 15.78                                                                                                                                                 |
| 9.   | Goa                                                                                                                                                   | 11                                                                                                                                                    | 641                                                                                                                                                   | 1073                                                                                                                                                  | 0.73                                                                                                                                                  |
| 10.  | Gujarat                                                                                                                                               | 297                                                                                                                                                   | 50226                                                                                                                                                 | 68486                                                                                                                                                 | 52.20                                                                                                                                                 |
| 11.  | Haryana                                                                                                                                               | 161                                                                                                                                                   | 15872                                                                                                                                                 | 27243                                                                                                                                                 | 25.05                                                                                                                                                 |
| 12.  | Himachal Pradesh                                                                                                                                      | 80                                                                                                                                                    | 5484                                                                                                                                                  | 8643                                                                                                                                                  | 4.54                                                                                                                                                  |
| 13.  | Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                     | 101                                                                                                                                                   | 16662                                                                                                                                                 | 28076                                                                                                                                                 | 13.79                                                                                                                                                 |
| 14.  | Jharkhand                                                                                                                                             | 123                                                                                                                                                   | 26823                                                                                                                                                 | 43139                                                                                                                                                 | 23.17                                                                                                                                                 |
| 15.  | Karnataka                                                                                                                                             | 165                                                                                                                                                   | 32362                                                                                                                                                 | 52514                                                                                                                                                 | 29.94                                                                                                                                                 |
| 16.  | Kerala                                                                                                                                                | 57                                                                                                                                                    | 11103                                                                                                                                                 | 17238                                                                                                                                                 | 9.38                                                                                                                                                  |
| 17.  | Ladakh                                                                                                                                                | 6                                                                                                                                                     | 544                                                                                                                                                   | 990                                                                                                                                                   | 0.44                                                                                                                                                  |
| 18.  | Lakshadweep                                                                                                                                           | 3                                                                                                                                                     | 272                                                                                                                                                   | 454                                                                                                                                                   | 0.20                                                                                                                                                  |

| 19.   | Madhya Pradesh                            |   521 |   67546 |   108233 |   85.27 |
|-------|-------------------------------------------|-------|---------|----------|---------|
| 20.   | Maharashtra                               |   298 |   84592 |   139409 |   84.16 |
| 21.   | Manipur                                   |    42 |    1280 |     1583 |    1.12 |
| 22.   | Meghalaya                                 |    77 |    3114 |     3843 |    2.27 |
| 23.   | Mizoram                                   |    36 |     671 |      896 |    0.4  |
| 24.   | Nagaland                                  |    35 |    1018 |     1590 |    0.74 |
| 25.   | Odisha                                    |   345 |   36900 |    54616 |   33.09 |
| 26.   | Puducherry                                |    30 |     695 |     1071 |    1.26 |
| 27.   | Punjab                                    |   165 |   27538 |    42445 |   46.35 |
| 28.   | Rajasthan                                 |   227 |   45412 |    65146 |   45.2  |
| 29.   | Sikkim                                    |    20 |     146 |      146 |    0.1  |
| 30.   | Tamil Nadu                                |   206 |   26448 |    41008 |   24.13 |
| 31.   | Telangana                                 |   303 |   22662 |    30198 |   32.26 |
| 32.   | The Dadra &Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |    21 |     737 |     1214 |    0.79 |
| 33.   | Tripura                                   |   156 |    6129 |     9458 |    4.72 |
| 34.   | Uttar Pradesh                             |   859 |  140103 |   217631 |  205.46 |
| 35.   | Uttarakhand                               |   193 |    9196 |    11785 |    8.63 |
| 36.   | West Bengal                               |   330 |   49165 |    76004 |   39.04 |
| Total |                                           |  6079 |  817856 |  1277820 |  918.61 |

Annexure-II

|      | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a), (c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under ADIP Scheme'   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a), (c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under ADIP Scheme'   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a), (c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under ADIP Scheme'   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a), (c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under ADIP Scheme'   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a), (c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under ADIP Scheme'   | Annexure referred to in reply to part (a), (c) and (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.344 to be answered on 17.03.2026 regarding 'Assistance under ADIP Scheme'   |
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|      | District/ Lok Sabha Constituency-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                          | District/ Lok Sabha Constituency-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                          | District/ Lok Sabha Constituency-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                          | District/ Lok Sabha Constituency-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                          | District/ Lok Sabha Constituency-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                          | District/ Lok Sabha Constituency-wise details under the ADIP Scheme in the last three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25)                                          |
| S/No | State                                                                                                                                                               | District/ Lok Number of Number Number Funds Utilized lakhs)                                                                                                         | District/ Lok Number of Number Number Funds Utilized lakhs)                                                                                                         | District/ Lok Number of Number Number Funds Utilized lakhs)                                                                                                         | District/ Lok Number of Number Number Funds Utilized lakhs)                                                                                                         | District/ Lok Number of Number Number Funds Utilized lakhs)                                                                                                         |
|      |                                                                                                                                                                     | Sabha Constituency                                                                                                                                                  | Camps                                                                                                                                                               | of Benefi ciaries                                                                                                                                                   | of Appli ances (in                                                                                                                                                  |                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 1.   | Maharashtra Palghar                                                                                                                                                 | District                                                                                                                                                            | 05                                                                                                                                                                  | 1057                                                                                                                                                                | 1709                                                                                                                                                                | 97.39                                                                                                                                                               |
| 2.   | ChhattisgarhDurg District                                                                                                                                           | ChhattisgarhDurg District                                                                                                                                           | 01                                                                                                                                                                  | 629                                                                                                                                                                 | 1038                                                                                                                                                                | 67.91                                                                                                                                                               |
| 3.   | ChhattisgarhBemetara District                                                                                                                                       | ChhattisgarhBemetara District                                                                                                                                       | 0                                                                                                                                                                   | 0                                                                                                                                                                   | 0                                                                                                                                                                   | 0.0                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 4.   | Bihar Darbhanga Lok Sabha Constituency                                                                                                                              | Bihar Darbhanga Lok Sabha Constituency                                                                                                                              | 09                                                                                                                                                                  | 622                                                                                                                                                                 | 883                                                                                                                                                                 | 57.15                                                                                                                                                               |
| 5.   | Rajasthan Bharatpur Lok Sabha Constituency                                                                                                                          | Rajasthan Bharatpur Lok Sabha Constituency                                                                                                                          | 10                                                                                                                                                                  | 1809                                                                                                                                                                | 3005                                                                                                                                                                | 188.49                                                                                                                                                              |
| 6.   | Madhya Pradesh Sidhi Lok Sabha Constituency                                                                                                                         | Madhya Pradesh Sidhi Lok Sabha Constituency                                                                                                                         | 12                                                                                                                                                                  | 3207                                                                                                                                                                | 4898                                                                                                                                                                | 428.19                                                                                                                                                              |
|      | Total                                                                                                                                                               | Total                                                                                                                                                               | 37                                                                                                                                                                  | 7324                                                                                                                                                                | 11533                                                                                                                                                               | 839.13                                                                                                                                                              |

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