Scheme For Providing Assistive Devices To Differently Abled Persons
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Aids/Appliances,Citizen empowerment
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme “Scheme for Providing Assistive Devices to Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. - Disabled persons with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the scheme. - The combined annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-. - The Medical Board should certify that the applicant is capable to use the assistive device.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Registration Process: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration” Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’. Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’. Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’. Login/Application Process: Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal" nis:value=https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in nis:enabled=true/>and click on “Citizen Login”. Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”. Step 03: Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the &39;Edit&39; button. Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen. Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Required Documents
- Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Mobile number
- Email id
- Passport size photo
- Copy of Disability Identification Card
- Certificate of Authorized Officer
- Certificate of being able to use the required equipment
- Copy of Income Certificate
- Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
- Other documents, if any
FAQs
What is the “Scheme For Providing Assistive Devices To Differently Abled Persons” Scheme?
Under the scheme, the government of Kerala provides assistive devices to differently-abled persons for improving their quality of life in terms of mobility, communication, and for performing their daily activities. There is a wide range of assistive devices available to meet the needs of persons with disabilities like Joy stick operated Wheel chair, Smart Phone with screen Reader, Daisy Player, CP Wheel Chair, Talking Calculator, etc.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
Disabled persons with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for differently abled persons?
Yes, only differently-abled persons are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What should be the minimum disability percentage of the persons applying under the scheme?
The differently-abled persons should have a minimum disability of 40 %.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.
Will assistive devices be provided to all differently-abled persons?
No, assistive devices will be given to those applicants who are capable to use it.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, assistive devices will be provided to differently-abled persons like Joy stick operated Wheelchair, Smart Phone with screen Reader, Daisy Player, CP Wheel Chair, Talking Calculator, etc.
Is there any criterion for annual family income?
The combined annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in