Delhi government to distribute free equipment to differently-abled individuals under Sugamya Sahayak Yojana

The Delhi government has unveiled plans to provide free equipment to individuals with disabilities under the Sugamya Sahayak Yojana. The Social Welfare Department of Delhi government has prepared a list of equipment to be given to the Divyangjans, which includes 20 types of essential equipment such as motorized tricycles, smart sticks, wheelchairs, ear machines, and more. To be eligible for this initiative, applicants with a disability of 40% or more will need to apply online and submit the required certificates. The Social Welfare Minister, Raj Kumar Anand, chaired the meeting with the representatives of Alimco, and a presentation was made to him regarding the equipment that will be distributed under the scheme. Soon, the Social Welfare Department will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alimco following which the scheme will be implemented and made available to the public. Along with the essential equipment, this initiative will also distribute artificial limbs, walking sticks, hearing aids, crutches, walking canes, walkers and rollers, folding active wheelchairs, foot care units, and smart canes, as well as shorthand machines for the visually impaired. People with disabilities can benefit from this scheme and avail of the equipment provided by the government.