Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person

Description
The "Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person" is a welfare scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Gujarat. The scheme aims to promote mobility and independence for orthopedically disabled individuals in Gujarat by offering a financial subsidy. The beneficiary can purchase an electric scooter through an agency approved by JEDA. After verification, the financial assistance amounting to ₹25,000 or 50% of the scooter and kit cost, whichever is lower will be directly deposited into the beneficiary& 39;s bank account.

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Benefits
• Financial Assistance: Up to the limit of 50% of the basic cost of the electric scooter + 50% of the disability kit or ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
2. - The applicant must be between 18 to 50 years of age.
3. - The applicant must have an orthopedic disability of 40% or more, certified by a civil surgeon.
4. - The applicant must possess a Disability Identity Card issued by the Social Security Department.
5. - The applicant must be listed in the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category with a score of 0 to 20.
6. - The applicant must not have already availed benefits under this scheme in the last five years, unless the previously allotted electric scooter is damaged and the applicant remains otherwise eligible.
7. - The applicant must purchase the electric scooter from an agency approved by JEDA at the government-approved price.
8. **Note:** The applicant will be given priority if their name appears in the SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census) data.

Required Documents
• Proof of Residence (Ration Card / Electricity Bill / Driving License / Aadhaar Card / Electoral Card / any one of)
• Proof of Age (School Leaving Certificate / Birth Certificate / Disability Identity Card / Civil Surgeon Disability Certificate / Any one).
• Example of BPL score (Any one of the Golden Jubilee Card).
• Copy of the first page of the bank passbook (One of the canceled cheques).
• Copy of Aadhaar Card.
• Copy of UDID Card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary objective of the "Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person"?
A: The primary objective of the Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person is to enhance the mobility, independence, and quality of life of orthopedic disabled individuals in Gujarat by offering financial assistance for the purchase of an electric scooter through a state-approved process.
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Q: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: Under this scheme, the Government of Gujarat provides financial assistance of up to ₹25,000 or 50 percent of the basic cost of the electric scooter and the disability modification kit, whichever is lower, directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
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Q: Who can apply for benefits under this scheme?
A: Any orthopedic disabled person who is a resident of Gujarat, aged between 18 and 50 years, having a certified disability of 40% or more, and listed in the BPL category with a 0 to 20 score, is eligible to apply under this scheme, subject to the prescribed conditions.
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Q: Are both men and women eligible for this scheme?
A: Yes, both male and female applicants with orthopedic disabilities meeting all eligibility conditions are considered eligible for assistance under this scheme, without any gender-based exclusion.
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Q: Is the scheme limited to individuals with specific types of disabilities?
A: Yes, the scheme is exclusively applicable to individuals with orthopedic disabilities and does not cover those with other forms of disabilities.
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Q: What kind of priority is given to applicants during selection?
A: Priority in the selection process is given to applicants whose names appear in the SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census-2011) list, especially those falling under the BPL category with a score ranging from 0 to 20.
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Q: How does one obtain the application form for this scheme?
A: The application form for this scheme is made available free of cost and may be obtained from the office of the District Social Security Officer and submitted when the government issues a public advertisement inviting applications.
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Q: How are beneficiaries selected after submitting their application?
A: After the verification of applications by the District Social Security Officer, beneficiaries are selected through a computerized draw to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution process.
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Q: From where the beneficiaries are required to purchase the electric scooter?
A: Beneficiaries are required to purchase the electric scooter only from an agency designated by JEDA (Gujarat Energy Development Agency), at a price determined and approved at the state level.
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Q: How is the assistance amount disbursed to the selected beneficiary?
A: Once the beneficiary is selected and the purchase conditions are fulfilled, the assistance amount is deposited directly into the beneficiary’s registered bank account by the Director’s Office through the designated dealer.
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Q: Can an individual apply again if the previously provided scooter gets damaged?
A: If an individual has previously received a scooter under this scheme and the scooter has been damaged, the applicant can reapply after a minimum period of five years, provided they continue to meet the eligibility conditions.
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