Ongoing welfare schemes for divyangs in Rajasthan, district-wise

Ongoing welfare schemes for divyangs in Rajasthan, district-wise

GOVERNMENT OF IN DIA

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION  N0.19 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2021

Welfare Schemes for Divyangs

19. MS. DIYA KUMARI

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AN D EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state?

(a) the data of registered divyangs in Rajasthan, district-wise;

(b) the details of ongoing welfare schemes for divyangs, with  special emphasis on those schemes related to the mobility of such persons;

(c) whether the Government proposes to provide battery-operated scooters or two-wheelers to them as it is an efficient as well as environment friendly alternative for transport; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

(Dr. THAAWARCHAND GEHLOT)

(a) to (d) A statement is laid on the table of the House.

Statement referred to i n reply to part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Starred Question  No.  19 to  be answered on 02.02.202 1 regarding Welfare Schemes for Divyangs raised by MS. DIYA KUMARI.

(b) The Department is implementing a Scheme entitled ‘Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of A ids and Appliances (ADIP)’ under which funds are released to various implementing agencies to assist the eligible persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) in procuring durable,   sophisticated   and   scientifically   manufactured,   modern,   standard   aids   and appliances including mobility devices. that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhancing  their economic potential. A brief on the other major schemes of the Department is at Annexure-II.

(c) and (d) No, Sir. Under the  Schemes of this Department, there is no provision to provide battery-operated scooters or two-wheelers to Divyangjan.  However, there  is a provision  under the Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of A ids and Appliances (ADIP) scheme, for distributing motorized tricycles and wheelchairs to severely disabled persons and to persons suffering from Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophy, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Hemipeligia and any other person with similar conditions, where either three/four limbs or one half of the body are severely impaired. The extent of subsidy provided under the scheme is Rs. 25,000/-. This is provided once in ten years to persons aged  16 years and above.