Disability Aids and Appliances - Telangana

Description
The "Disability Aids and Appliances" scheme was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F Labour Department. Telangana. The scheme aims to provide artificial limbs, wheelchairs, tricycles, and other fabricated appliances to registered construction workers who have lost limbs or sustained disabilities due to accidents.

Benefits
• Free distribution of artificial limbs, wheelchairs/tricycles, and fabricated appliances.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The worker should be a registered building or construction worker with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
2. The disablement must have occurred due to an accident at the worksite or anywhere.

Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on "Downloads" at the top of menu options.
Step-2: Now click on the download button corresponding to the scheme name.
Step-3: In the application form, fill in all the mandator…
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Step-1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on "Downloads" at the top of menu options.
Step-2: Now click on the download button corresponding to the scheme name.
Step-3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned Assistant Labour Officer.
Step-5: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Registration Card under the BOCW Act (Attested copy).
• Renewal Challan Copy.
• Doctor Certificate (issued by the Medical Board).
• Medical Reports (issued by the Medical Board).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Registered workers with the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who have sustained disabilities due to accidents.

Q: What benefits are provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides artificial limbs, wheelchairs/tricycles, and other fabricated appliances to eligible workers.

Q: Is there any cost involved for the workers?
A: No, all aids are provided free of charge.

Q: What type of accidents are covered under this scheme?
A: Accidents resulting in disability, whether occurring at the workplace or elsewhere, are covered.

Q: Can a worker apply for this scheme if the accident happened before May 1, 2016?
A: No, the scheme is only applicable for accidents that occurred on or after May 1, 2016.

Q: Where will the aids be sourced from?
A: Aids will be sourced from the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a Government of India organization.

Q: How does one apply for this scheme?
A: Submit an application form with the required documents to the Assistant Labour Officer.

Q: Who verifies the application?
A: The Assistant Labour Officer verifies the application before it is sent to the District Screening Committee.

Q: What happens after the application is approved?
A: The Deputy Commissioner of Labour will arrange for the supply of the necessary aids from ALIMCO.

Q: Who oversees the implementation of this scheme?
A: The Commissioner of Labour, Telangana, Hyderabad, and the Secretary & Chief Executive Officer of the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Q: Can the aid be collected in person?
A: The aid will be arranged through the Hyderabad Regional Office of ALIMCO.