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• The ADIP Scheme is in operation since 1981 with the main objective to assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their economic potential.
• Assistive devices are given to PwDs with an aim to improve their independent functioning and to arrest the extent of disability and occurrence of secondary disability.
• The aids and appliances supplied under the Scheme must have due certification.
• The scheme also envisages conduct of corrective surgeries, wherever required, before providing an assistive device.

Why in News?

• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari under the Central Government’s Assistance to Disabled Persons scheme in Nagpur provided free equipment and materials to senior citizens and differently-abled persons.

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1856035