The ADIP scheme (Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase and Fitting of Aids and Appliances) gives durable medical aids, like wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetic limbs, crutches and assistive devices either fully free or at heavy subsidy, based on your income. It is run by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, mostly through ALIMCO and state agency camps. Here is who qualifies, what aids you can get, and how to apply.
ADIP is a central government scheme that supplies durable, well-made aids and appliances to persons with disabilities, free or at a subsidy depending on income. The aim is simple: nothing about mobility, hearing, vision or learning should be blocked by the cost of a device.
Aids are sourced from ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India) and certified manufacturers, then distributed through assessment and distribution camps in your district. State social welfare and Red Cross agencies often run these camps with ALIMCO support.
You qualify if all of these are true. Income certificate is the gate, the UDID is the proof.
Indicative list. The exact catalogue varies by camp and stock, but the broad categories are stable.
ADIP works on a clean two-slab subsidy linked to monthly family income.
Up to Rs 22,500 per month: aid is given 100 percent free, you pay nothing.
Rs 22,501 to Rs 30,000 per month: aid is given at 50 percent subsidy, you pay the other half at the ALIMCO catalogue price, usually a small fraction of the open market cost.
Above Rs 30,000 per month, ADIP does not apply, but ALIMCO still sells the same aids to anyone at its catalogue price which is much lower than private rates.
Keep these ready before you attend the camp or apply online.
These two are the gate. If you do not have a UDID, apply on swavlambancard.gov.in first, it is free.
ALIMCO and state agencies hold assessment and distribution camps every few months. Camp schedules are on alimco.in under Schemes and ADIP, or with the District Disability Rehabilitation Centre.
Many camps accept pre-registration through the ALIMCO portal or the state Social Welfare website. You upload your documents and pick the aid category. Walk-in is also accepted in most camps.
A team of doctors and physiotherapists assesses you, decides the right aid model, takes measurements, and confirms the subsidy slab. This usually takes 30 to 90 minutes.
Manufactured aids are returned to the same district after fitting in a follow-up camp, usually within 4 to 12 weeks. Off-the-shelf aids like crutches are given on the spot.
You sign a delivery receipt and the aid is yours, with care and warranty instructions from ALIMCO. Replacement under ADIP is usually allowed once every 3 to 5 years depending on the device.
ALIMCO is the official manufacturer and distributor. State agencies also run ADIP camps.
Beware of agents who charge fees. The scheme is free or subsidised, and registration at any camp is free. Our team can help you assemble documents and reach the camp closest to you, also free.
Go to alimco.inNo, the catalogue is wide and includes hearing aids, prosthetic limbs, smart canes for visual impairment, Braille kits, MR kits, tricycles and more. The specific list varies by camp and stock.
Yes, with a gap. Most aids have a 3 to 5 year replacement period, so once that period passes you can apply again. Damaged aids can be replaced sooner with documentation.
A UDID card is the strong default and is required for most camps. A valid disability certificate may be accepted in some states. Apply for UDID at swavlambancard.gov.in if you do not have one.
Some districts run mobile ADIP camps that visit blocks or tehsils. Contact your local social welfare office or DDRC, they can include you in the next route.
For specialised devices (hearing aids, cochlear implants, motorised wheelchairs) a doctor or audiologist recommendation helps. For common aids (crutches, walkers) the camp assessment is enough.
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