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Rehabilitation Treatment For The Disabled

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Form of supportIn kind: goods or services, not cash
Meant forDivyang (PwD)
LevelState, Meghalaya
FieldEducation & Learning
Started2007
How to applyOffline
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Contents of this entry
  1. Overview
  2. Benefits
  3. Eligibility
  4. Documents
  5. Application steps
  6. Questions and answers

Overview

Rehabilitation Treatment For The Disabled

The government of Meghalaya provides rehabilitation treatment for persons with disabilities under the "Disability Rehabilitation Scheme".

  • Financial assistance to disabled persons who cannot afford to undergo treatment inside and outside the state.

    • Further facts from the listing

    Scheme forIndividual

    Benefits

    1. Medical treatment: The scheme provides medical treatment to persons with disabilities, including surgeries and therapies.
    2. Assistive devices: The scheme provides assistive devices such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, crutches, and prosthetic limbs.
    3. Rehabilitation services: The scheme provides rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
    4. Training and education: The scheme provides training and education to persons with disabilities to develop their skills and enhance their employability.

    Eligibility

    Also for
    Persons with disabilities, 40% or more
    State
    Meghalaya
    1. The person must be a resident of Meghalaya.
    2. The person must have a disability certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner.
    3. The disability percentage should be more than 40%.

    Documents

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    Application steps

    Offline

    1. Applications through the office of the District Social Welfare Officer of 11 Districts.
    2. To get the list of District Social Welfare Officers click here.

    Questions and answers

    What is Rehabilitation treatment for the disabled Scheme ?

    The scheme aims to provide medical treatment, assistive devices, and other rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities to improve their quality of life.

    What are the benefits ?

    The scheme provides medical treatment, assistive devices, rehabilitation services, training and education, and financial assistance for marriage and equipment purchase

    What is the eligibility ?

    The person must be a resident of Meghalaya, have a disability certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner, and the disability percentage should be more than 40%..

    How to apply for the scheme ?

    Applications through the office of the District Social Welfare Officer.

    List of required document

    1. Disability certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner.
    2. Proof of residence in Meghalaya (such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID card, or ration card).
    3. Identity proof (such as an Aadhaar card or voter ID card).
    4. Bank account details.
    5. Passport-size photograph.
    6. Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Officer for verification purposes.

    What is the minimum disability percentage required to apply this scheme ?

    The disability percentage should be more than 40%.

    Category under which assistance is provided ?

    Under four categories
    1. Medical treatment.
    2. Assistive devices.
    3. Rehabilitation services.
    4. Training and education.

    How to get the details of District Social Welfare Officer ?

    Click on the following link to get the details of the District Social Welfare Officer.
    Link: https://megsocialwelfare.gov.in/key_contacts.html

    Is there any age limit to apply for the scheme?

    No, there is no age limit to apply for the scheme.

    What document is required as Proof of residence.

    Documents such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID card, or ration card.

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