How the ADIP scheme helps you get assistive devices
By AT & Rehab editorial
ADIP is a central government scheme that helps eligible persons with disabilities get aids and appliances — like hearing aids, wheelchairs, and mobility devices — free or at a reduced cost.
What ADIP is
ADIP stands for "Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase / Fitting of Aids and Appliances". It is run by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The aim is simple: make sure cost is not the reason a person goes without a device they need.
Who can apply
You may be eligible if you:
- Are an Indian citizen with a disability certificate (40% or more disability).
- Are within the income limits set by the scheme. Subsidy depends on monthly family income — there are income slabs for full and partial assistance.
- Have not received the same device under any government scheme in the period the scheme specifies.
Income limits and the list of covered devices are revised from time to time, so always confirm the current rules on the official page before you apply.
What you get
Depending on your income slab, ADIP can cover the full cost or part of the cost of a device, plus fitting and follow-up where relevant. Devices are usually supplied through implementing agencies such as ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India) and approved hospitals, NGOs and assessment camps.
How to apply
- Get a disability certificate and a UDID card if you do not already have one.
- Find an ADIP camp or an implementing agency near you, or apply through your district's social welfare office.
- Carry your disability certificate, income proof, identity proof and photographs.
- A medical or rehabilitation professional assesses which device suits your needs before it is issued.
A tip before you choose a device
Use a needs assessment first so you ask for the right device, not just the most common one. Our free assessment helps you describe the difficulty in everyday tasks, which makes the conversation with the assessor easier.