ALIMCO organises virtual distribution camp for aids & assistive devices for Divyangjan

New Delhi: Amidst the prevailing unprecedented situation due to global pandemic COVID-19, the special measures have been taken by the government so that the benefit of the welfare scheme for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) continue uninterrupted. In this endeavour adopting all the preventive measures, a virtual ADIP camp for free distribution of assistive aids & devices at block level for Divyangjans under the ADIP scheme of the government has been organised at Talwandi Bhai Block of Firozpur district in Punjab on Monday. It is the first camp being organised by the ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India ) under the Empowerment of Person with Disability (DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under the ADIP scheme of the government after the opening of lockdown with the standard operating procedure (SOP) approved by the government of India. This information has been given by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in a press release on Monday.

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot graced the occasion as the Chief Guest through online video streaming. Shakuntala D Gamlin, Secretary, (DEPwD), Prabodh Seth, Joint Secretary, DEPwD, DR Sareen, CMD, ALIMCO were also virtually present. Satkar Kaur, MLA, Firozpur (Rural) and Kulwant Singh, District Collector, Firozpur were present on the occasion.

In the camp, a total of 95 beneficiaries of Block Talwandi were provided with 166 different categories of assistive appliances valuing over Rs 12 Lakh. 11 Motorized Tricycle were also distributed among the beneficiaries in the camp. However, in all, 962 beneficiaries of Firozpur District are being provided with 1,667 assistive appliances valuing over Rs 1 crore 50 Lakh. Distribution is being done in 6 Blocks of Firozpur starting from June 15 to June 20.

It was first of its kind where the decentralized pattern of distribution and distant addressing through virtual was attempted by ALIMCO. Based on its success, similar camps will be conducted throughout the country thereby ensuring timely availability of rehabilitation aid to target beneficiaries in this hour of crisis.

Aids and appliance distributed in Talwandi Bhai Block included 11 Motorised Tricycle, 19 Tricycle, 21 Wheel Chair, 04 CP Chair, 32 Crutches, 15 Walking Sticks, 14 Smart Cane, 12 Smart Phone, 01 Daisy Player, 03 Rollator, 18 Hearing Aid, 12 MSIED KIT and 04 Artificial Limbs & Callipers. Total of 200 motorized tricycles were distributed in the camp. Value of one motorized tricycle is Rs 37 Thousand. The eligible beneficiary gets the support of Rs 25 Thousand as subsidy under the ADIP Scheme of the government. The balance amount of Rs 12,000 per motorized tricycle is contributed by district Red Cross Society, Firozpur.

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