The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is facilitating the distribution of free aid and assistive devices to Divyangjan and senior citizens through the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra at CRC Brookshabad in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The initiative operates under the ADIP scheme and is implemented through the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO). The centre, located at CRC Sri Vijaya Puram in South Andaman, provides assistive devices at no cost to eligible beneficiaries in the Union Territory.
According to the notified eligibility criteria under the ADIP scheme, any Indian citizen of any age can apply for assistance, subject to specified conditions. Applicants must possess a UDID card issued by the Ministry or provide an enrollment number along with a disability certificate indicating at least 40 per cent disability. An Aadhaar card is also mandatory for availing the benefit.
The scheme stipulates that the monthly income of the applicant must not exceed Rs. 22,500. Additionally, beneficiaries must not have received assistance for the same purpose under the ADIP scheme from any source during the previous three years.
The Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra at CRC Brookshabad has been designated as the nodal facility for processing applications and distributing assistive devices in the islands. The initiative aims to support persons with disabilities and senior citizens by improving mobility, accessibility and quality of life through appropriate aids.
The programme functions as part of the broader mandate of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to enhance inclusion and provide targeted welfare support to vulnerable sections. ALIMCO, the implementing agency, is responsible for manufacturing and supplying assistive devices under government-backed schemes across the country.
Residents seeking further information can contact the designated helpline number 18001805129 for guidance on application procedures and documentation requirements.
The distribution at CRC Sri Vijaya Puram continues in accordance with the eligibility norms laid down under the ADIP scheme, with beneficiaries required to submit valid documentation to establish qualification for assistance.
