ADIP-RVY SCHEME

Oct. 28, 2018

In an ADIP Distribution Camp in New Delhi, Aids & Assistive Living Devices were distributed to Divyangjans & Senior Citizens in BPL category for free of cost by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Department.

About:

  • The distribution camp was organized by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a PSU working under the aegis of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in close association with District Administration, South Delhi.

  • The main objective of the Assistance to Disabled persons for purchasing / fitting of aids / appliances (ADIP) scheme is to assist the needy disabled persons in procuring aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation.

  • The aids and appliances supplied under the Scheme shall conform to BIS specifications to the extent possible.

  • The scheme is implemented through implementing agencies such as the NGOs, National Institutes under this Ministry and ALIMCO.

Source : PIB

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