Sparsh Abhiyan: Surgery to Prevent Disability of Poor and Destitute Disabled People of Madhya Pradesh

Description
The scheme “Sparsh Abhiyan: Surgery to Prevent Disability of Poor and Destitute Disabled People of Madhya Pradesh” is launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the surgery of destitute and poor people, specifically to prevent disability in such individuals in Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides reimbursement of expenses incurred on the surgery of eligible disabled persons. The scheme is implemented by the District Administration, with application submission handled by the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Justice at the district level. The applications for this scheme are accepted at the District Office of Panchayat and Social Justice.

Benefits
• Provision of financial assistance for surgery of destitute and poor people.
• Reimbursement of expenses incurred on surgery of disabled persons identified by the District Administration from the destitute funds collected at the district level under Madhya Pradesh Nirashrit Evam Nirdhan Vyakti Sahayata Niyam 1999 (as per rules amended from time to time).
• Reimbursement of expenses incurred on surgery of visually impaired/low vision disabled persons from the funds received by the Public Health and Family Welfare Department under the National Blindness Prevention Program.
• Reimbursement of expenses may be sourced from the funds of District Rogi Kalyan Samiti, Treasury of District Red Cross Society, or the amount collected from social workers and donors.
• Surgery for Visually Impaired/Low Vision Persons: Intraocular lens implant, Corneoplasty, Corneal repair
• Surgery for Hearing Impaired Persons: Cochlear Implant, Tympanic Membrane Repair, Mastwired Surgery
• Surgery of Leprosy-affected Persons: Reconstructive surgery Head, Reconstructive surgery Foot
• Surgery of Bone-Impaired Persons: SP Nail Operation, Orthosis, External Fixation, Replacement Implant, Surgery for Knee Hip and Ankle Correction, Shoulder Elbow and Wrist Correction, Post-Polio Correction Surgery, Construction Repair, Ligament Repair, Soft Tissue Release Surgery, Construction Correction Surgery, Elizarobe Lengthening and Corrective Surgery

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
2. - The applicant must be a disabled person.
3. - The applicant must have a disability as defined in the "Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995".
4. - The applicant’s guardians/guardians' annual income must not exceed ₹96,000/-.
5. - The applicant must have surgery recommended by a subject specialist doctor.
6. - The applicant’s surgery must be recommended by a subject specialist surgeon.
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Application Process
Step 1: Such eligible disabled persons must obtain and fill out the required application form, which includes providing personal details, residency information, citizenship status, family details, disability nature and percentage, annual income proof, and…
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Such eligible disabled persons must obtain and fill out the required application form, which includes providing personal details, residency information, citizenship status, family details, disability nature and percentage, annual income proof, and details of the recommended surgery.
The applicant must submit their complete application along with all required documents to the Joint Director or Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Justice at the district level.
The applications that have been received from each side by the District Magistrate will subsequently be submitted to the nearest Medical College or District Hospital for official authentication and recommendation.
The hospital or institution must also provide a recommendation that includes the estimated expenditure on the surgical treatment.
Based on the necessary recommendation provided by the Medical College or District Hospital, the proposed surgery will proceed only upon receiving the final approval from the District Collector.
Financial assistance is provided through the reimbursement of expenses incurred on the surgery of eligible disabled persons.
The funds for reimbursement are drawn from various sources, including destitute funds collected at the district level, Public Health and Family Welfare Department funds, District Rogi Kalyan Samiti funds, District Red Cross Society Treasury funds, or amounts collected from social workers and donors.

Required Documents
• Disability Certificate, Issued by the District Medical Board.
• Residence Certificate, Issued by the Municipal Body or Gram Panchayat.
• Income Certificate (Must be provided by a person or officer authorized by the Social Justice Department, showing annual income from all sources).
• Recommendation For Surgery by a Medical Expert.
• Two Photographs Of The Disabled Person (Latest certified photo must be pasted).
• Proof Of Age
• Identity Proof
• Details Of Surgery.
• Recommendation Of The Hospital/Institution (Including estimated expenditure on surgery, signed and sealed by the Superintendent, Incharge, or Director of the institution).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have completed my application form and gathered all the necessary documents; where exactly should I submit these materials at the district level?
A: Applications must be submitted to the Joint Director or the Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Justice, at the appropriate district level office.
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Q: Which specific governmental act or official definition must my disability align with in order for me to be considered eligible for surgical assistance?
A: The applicant must possess a disability as defined specifically under Section-2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995.
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Q: After the medical college or district hospital authenticates my application and provides a recommendation, who is responsible for granting the final approval for my surgery?
A: Based on the authentication and recommendation received from the medical institution, the surgery requires final approval from the District Collector.
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Q: I need to prove my residence in the state of Madhya Pradesh; what types of official certificates are acceptable for this purpose?
A: You must submit a Residence Certificate that has been issued by either the local Municipal Body or the relevant Gram Panchayat.
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Q: My guardians' combined annual earnings are slightly high; what is the maximum permissible income limit for a family to qualify for this essential surgical assistance?
A: To be eligible for this assistance, the annual income of the applicant’s guardians or guardian must not exceed ₹96,000/- (ninety-six thousand Indian Rupees).
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Q: If an applicant has hearing impairment, what are the specific types of surgery that are covered under the scope of this financial assistance provision?
A: Surgical options for hearing impaired persons include Cochlear Implant procedures, Tympanic Membrane Repair, and necessary Mastwired Surgery.
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Q: What are some examples of the types of surgical procedures available for applicants who are visually impaired or suffering from low vision conditions?
A: Covered procedures for visual impairment include the Intraocular lens implant, Corneo plasticity procedures, and necessary Corneal repair.
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Q: To prove the existence and nature of my impairment, what is the mandatory document I need to obtain and include with my application submission?
A: You must submit the official Disability Certificate that has been duly issued by the authorized District Medical Board.
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Q: How do I ensure that the specific surgery recommended by my doctor is covered by the provisions outlined in the scheme rules and guidelines?
A: The surgery recommended for the eligible disabled person must specifically be mentioned under clause-3 of the scheme rules.
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Q: I have decided on a specific surgical procedure; is it mandatory that the surgery must be officially recommended by a specialized medical practitioner?
A: Yes, the required surgery must be recommended by a subject specialist doctor or surgeon who has been defined in clause-2 of the scheme rules.
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Q: If I currently reside in another state but occasionally visit Madhya Pradesh, can I still apply for this surgical reimbursement program?
A: No, the applicant must strictly demonstrate that they are a resident of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
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Q: Who is the specific authority or officer permitted to issue the income certificate that I must provide as proof of my financial status during the application process?
A: The income certificate must be provided by a person or officer who is officially authorized by the Social Justice Department.
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Q: Is it necessary for the hospital or institution where the surgery will take place to provide any specific recommendation along with the application form?
A: Yes, the institution must provide a recommendation, certified by the Superintendent, Incharge, or Director, detailing the estimated expenditure on the surgical treatment.
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Q: The application form requires a formal declaration; what specific information am I confirming regarding my legal history or submitted details?
A: You certify that you have not been convicted in any criminal case and that all information presented in the application is true, acknowledging that false information leads to rejection.
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Q: Could you list a few specific corrective surgeries covered under this assistance program for individuals who are suffering from bone impairment or orthopaedic issues?
A: Covered surgeries include Replacement Implants, Ligament Repair, Post Polio Correction Surgery, and specialized Surgery for Knee, Hip and Ankle Correction.
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