Sanctioning Spectacles to Senior Citizens

Description
The A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, launched the scheme "Sanctioning Spectacles to Senior Citizens" under its Action Plan 2017-18, aims to provide spectacles to senior citizens. The spectacles are distributed by the Assistant Directors, Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens, and District Managers, A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation.

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Benefits
• Category I: Parent/Guardian income up to ₹15,000/- per month – full cost covered.
• Category II: Parent/Guardian income from ₹15,001 to ₹20,000/- per month – half of the cost covered.
• Category III: Parent/Guardian income above ₹20,000/- per month – full cost to be borne by the beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 60 years and above.
2. The applicant should not have availed the benefit of this scheme earlier.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: The interested student needs to visit the official website.
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Step 01: The interested student needs to visit the official website.

Step 2: Step 02: Click on the "Online Applications" on the home page.
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Step 02: Click on the "Online Applications" on the home page.

Step 3: Step 03: Select the category "click here to apply for differently abled schemes"
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Step 03: Select the category "click here to apply for differently abled schemes"

Step 4: Step 04: Now click on "Apply Online" respect to the scheme name.
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Step 04: Now click on "Apply Online" respect to the scheme name.

Step 5: Step 05: And confirm your registration.
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Step 05: And confirm your registration.

Step 6: Step 06: Answer the above registration question as "No".
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Step 06: Answer the above registration question as "No".

Step 7: Step 07: Fill in your Aadhaar card name, Aadhaar number, Mobile number, email ID.
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Step 07: Fill in your Aadhaar card name, Aadhaar number, Mobile number, email ID.

Step 8: Step 08: Create a new password for this application.
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Step 08: Create a new password for this application.

Step 9: Step 09: Click on "Register" After that get the registration number.
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Step 09: Click on "Register" After that get the registration number.

Step 10: Step 10: Click here to Login.
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Step 10: Click here to Login.

Step 11: Step 11: Again, ask the same "Are you registered already: Yes/No Select "Yes".
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Step 11: Again, ask the same "Are you registered already: Yes/No Select "Yes".

Step 12: Step 12: Enter email/mobile number and password.
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Step 12: Enter email/mobile number and password.

Step 13: Step 13: Click on "Login" and select the category again "click here to apply for differently abled schemes" .
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Step 13: Click on "Login" and select the category again "click here to apply for differently abled schemes" .

Step 14: Step 14: Fill out the application form for personal employment and disability detail.
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Step 14: Fill out the application form for personal employment and disability detail.

Step 15: Step 15: Click on "Submit".
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Step 15: Click on "Submit".

Required Documents
• Income Certificate.
• Medical Recommendation (not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon Certificate).
• Aadhaar Card.
• Cell/Mobile Number.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the Spectacles distribution scheme?
A: To provide senior citizens with spectacles to improve their vision and quality of life.

Q: Who is eligible to receive spectacles under this scheme?
A: Senior citizens aged 60 years or older who meet the income and medical recommendation criteria.

Q: What documents are required to apply for spectacles?
A: Income certificate, medical recommendation from an Assistant Civil Surgeon or higher authority, Aadhar card, and cell number.

Q: How often can an individual receive spectacles under this scheme?
A: An individual can receive spectacles once in their lifetime.

Q: Who is responsible for distributing the spectacles?
A: The spectacles are distributed through the Assistant Directors and District Managers of the respective departments.

Q: What measures are in place to prevent double or false claims?
A: Records of beneficiaries are maintained to avoid double or false claims, and verification is conducted before approval.

Q: Can the spectacles be transferred to another person?
A: No, the spectacles are issued to the individual and are non-transferable.

Q: Is there an application deadline for receiving spectacles?
A: Applications are received throughout the year, and eligible requests are processed as they come.

Q: What happens if the spectacles are damaged or require maintenance?
A: Maintenance and repair responsibilities are usually not covered by the scheme; beneficiaries should refer to the guidelines or contact the distribution office for specific assistance.

Q: What are the legal implications if incorrect information is found in the application at a later date?
A: The beneficiary is liable for legal action by the Corporation and must return the spectacles or the cost of the instrument.