The main objective of the Scheme of
Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances
(ADIP) is to assist the needy disabled persons in
procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern,
standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and
psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and
enhance their economic potential.
The Grant in Aid is released to
Implementing Agencies(IAs) for distribution of
Aids/Appliances to the needy Persons with Disabilities who are eligible.
Funds released and the number of persons with disabilities benefited under the scheme
during the last three years were as follows:
|
Year
|
Funds Released
(Rs. in Crores)
|
No. of beneficiaries
(in lakhs)
|
|
2007-08
|
49.08
|
2.24
|
|
2008-09
|
60.22
|
2.10
|
|
2009-10
|
67.35
|
2.00
(estimated)
|
This
information was given by Shri. D. Napoleon, the Minister of State for Social
Justice & Empowerment, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
VBA/RS
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