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Scheme Of Assistance To Persons With Disabilities For Purchase/Fitting Of Aids And Appliances
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Overview
"Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances" is a scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, the PwD is provided with Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, etc.
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Description
"Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances" is a scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, the Person with a Disability is provided with Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, and Other Appliances. This is a State Sponsored Scheme and only the citizens who are domiciled in the State of Manipur can apply for this scheme. The percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above. The application should be submitted through the respective District Social Welfare Officer.
Benefits
• Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, and Other Appliances.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
2. The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
3. The applicant should not have received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any firm / approved organization. However, for children below 12 years of age, this limit would be one year.
4. The monthly income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month.
5. In the case of dependents, the income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Mi…
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Minister’s Darbar Hall.
Step 2: Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, and attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport-sized photograph.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, and attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport-sized photograph.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the form to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Step 3: Submit the form to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Step 4: Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Required Documents
• Income Certificate (issued by the concerned revenue officer, not below the rank of Sub-Deputy Collector) in respect of beneficiaries staying in orphanages, halfway home, aged homes, etc.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Voter ID (EPIC).
• Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
• Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur.
• Details of the Bank Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can Applicants From Neighboring States Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, the applicant should be a domicile in the state of Manipur.
Q: Which Department Manages The "Scheme Of Assistance To Persons With Disabilities For Purchase/Fitting Of Aids And Appliances"?
A: "Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances" is managed by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of PwD?
A: The Full Form of PwD is "Person with Disability".
Q: Can Transgenders Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme is open to applicants from all genders.
Q: Does This Scheme Online Applications?
A: No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.
Q: Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?
A: This scheme is a State Sponsored Scheme.
Q: What Are The Criteria With Respect To The Percentage Of Disability?
A: The percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Are "Artificial Limbs" Covered In The List Of Appliances?
A: Yes, "Artificial Limbs" is covered in the list of appliances.
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The scheme guidelines can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Application Form?
A: The application form can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Q: Will I Be Eligible To Apply If My Monthly Income From All Sources Is ₹ 35,000/-?
A: No, in order to be eligible, the monthly income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed [?] 15,000/-.
Q: Will I Be Eligible To Apply If Have Received Financial Assistance Two Years Ago For The Same Purpose From A Firm?
A: No, in order to be eligible, the applicant should not have received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any firm / approved organization.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of DSWO?
A: The Full Form of DSWO is "District Social Welfare Officer".
Q: How Will The Name Of The Beneficiaries Be Made Available?
A: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Q: To Whom Should The Application Form Be Submitted?
A: The application form be submitted to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer.
Q: What Is Meant By "EPIC Card"?
A: "EPIC Card" means Election Photo Identity Card.
Q: By Whom Should The Income Certificate Be Issued?
A: The Income Certificate should be issued by the concerned revenue officer, not below the rank of Sub-Deputy Collector.
Q: What Are The Mandatory Documents Required To Apply For This Scheme?
A: The following documents are required mandatorily to apply for this scheme:
* Income Certificate (issued by the concerned revenue officer, not below the rank of Sub-Deputy Collector) in respect of beneficiaries staying in orphanages, halfway home, aged homes, etc.
* Aadhaar Card.
* Voter ID (EPIC).
* Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
* Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur.
* Details of the Bank Account.
"Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances" is a scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, the Person with a Disability is provided with Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, and Other Appliances. This is a State Sponsored Scheme and only the citizens who are domiciled in the State of Manipur can apply for this scheme. The percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above. The application should be submitted through the respective District Social Welfare Officer.
Benefits
• Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, and Other Appliances.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
2. The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
3. The applicant should not have received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any firm / approved organization. However, for children below 12 years of age, this limit would be one year.
4. The monthly income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month.
5. In the case of dependents, the income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Mi…
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Minister’s Darbar Hall.
Step 2: Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, and attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport-sized photograph.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, and attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport-sized photograph.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the form to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Step 3: Submit the form to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Step 4: Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Required Documents
• Income Certificate (issued by the concerned revenue officer, not below the rank of Sub-Deputy Collector) in respect of beneficiaries staying in orphanages, halfway home, aged homes, etc.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Voter ID (EPIC).
• Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
• Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur.
• Details of the Bank Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can Applicants From Neighboring States Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, the applicant should be a domicile in the state of Manipur.
Q: Which Department Manages The "Scheme Of Assistance To Persons With Disabilities For Purchase/Fitting Of Aids And Appliances"?
A: "Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances" is managed by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of PwD?
A: The Full Form of PwD is "Person with Disability".
Q: Can Transgenders Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme is open to applicants from all genders.
Q: Does This Scheme Online Applications?
A: No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.
Q: Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?
A: This scheme is a State Sponsored Scheme.
Q: What Are The Criteria With Respect To The Percentage Of Disability?
A: The percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Are "Artificial Limbs" Covered In The List Of Appliances?
A: Yes, "Artificial Limbs" is covered in the list of appliances.
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The scheme guidelines can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Application Form?
A: The application form can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf
Q: Will I Be Eligible To Apply If My Monthly Income From All Sources Is ₹ 35,000/-?
A: No, in order to be eligible, the monthly income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed [?] 15,000/-.
Q: Will I Be Eligible To Apply If Have Received Financial Assistance Two Years Ago For The Same Purpose From A Firm?
A: No, in order to be eligible, the applicant should not have received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any firm / approved organization.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of DSWO?
A: The Full Form of DSWO is "District Social Welfare Officer".
Q: How Will The Name Of The Beneficiaries Be Made Available?
A: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Q: To Whom Should The Application Form Be Submitted?
A: The application form be submitted to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer.
Q: What Is Meant By "EPIC Card"?
A: "EPIC Card" means Election Photo Identity Card.
Q: By Whom Should The Income Certificate Be Issued?
A: The Income Certificate should be issued by the concerned revenue officer, not below the rank of Sub-Deputy Collector.
Q: What Are The Mandatory Documents Required To Apply For This Scheme?
A: The following documents are required mandatorily to apply for this scheme:
* Income Certificate (issued by the concerned revenue officer, not below the rank of Sub-Deputy Collector) in respect of beneficiaries staying in orphanages, halfway home, aged homes, etc.
* Aadhaar Card.
* Voter ID (EPIC).
* Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
* Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur.
* Details of the Bank Account.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
2
The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
3
The applicant should not have received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any firm / approved organization. However, for children below 12 years of age, this limit would be one year.
4
The monthly income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month.
5
In the case of dependents, the income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month.
Benefits
Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, and Other Appliances.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Income Certificate (issued by the concerned revenue officer, not below the rank of Sub-Deputy Collector) in respect of beneficiaries staying in orphanages, halfway home, aged homes, etc. |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 3 | Voter ID (EPIC). |
| 4 | Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority). |
| 5 | Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur. |
| 6 | Details of the Bank Account. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Mi…
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Minister’s Darbar Hall.
2
Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, and attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport-sized photograph.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, and attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport-sized photograph.
3
Step 3: Submit the form to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf Step 3: Submit the form to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
4
Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Offline — https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/b4/0d/b40d053e-337a-433f-96ba-7a88f17fa992/artificial_aids.pdf Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the applicant should be a domicile in the state of Manipur.
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