Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person
The "Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person" provides financial assistance of up to ₹25,000 for the purchase of electric scooters to eligible persons with orthopedic disabilities.
About the Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person Scheme
The "Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person" is a welfare scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Gujarat. The scheme aims to promote mobility and independence for orthopedically disabled individuals in Gujarat by offering a financial subsidy. The beneficiary can purchase an electric scooter through an agency approved by JEDA. After verification, the financial assistance amounting to ₹25,000 (or 50% of the scooter and kit cost, whichever is lower) will be directly deposited into the beneficiary's bank account.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: Up to the limit of 50% of the basic cost of the electric scooter + 50% of the disability kit or ₹25,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must be between 18 to 50 years of age.
- The applicant must have an orthopedic disability of 40% or more, certified by a civil surgeon.
- The applicant must possess a Disability Identity Card issued by the Social Security Department.
- The applicant must be listed in the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category with a score of 0 to 20.
- The applicant must not have already availed benefits under this scheme in the last five years, unless the previously allotted electric scooter is damaged and the applicant remains otherwise eligible.
- The applicant must purchase the electric scooter from an agency approved by JEDA at the government-approved price.
Note: The applicant will be given priority if their name appears in the SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census) data.
How to Apply for Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: Applications will be received under this scheme by publishing an advertisement.
Step 2: Obtain and fill out the application form (available free of cost).
Step 3: Submit the completed application form with required documents to the district-level office.
Step 4: Eligible applicants are selected via computerized draw.
Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person scheme?
The &quot;Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person&quot; is a welfare scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Gujarat. The scheme aims to promote mobility and independence for orthopedically disabled individuals in Gujarat by offering a fi…
Who is eligible for Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person?
The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. The applicant must be between 18 to 50 years of age. The applicant must have an orthopedic disability of 40% or more, certified by a civil surgeon. The applicant must possess a Disability Identity Card issued by the Social Security Department. The applic…
What benefits does Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person provide?
Financial Assistance: Up to the limit of 50% of the basic cost of the electric scooter + 50% of the disability kit or ₹25,000/-.
How can I apply for Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person?
Step 1: Applications will be received under this scheme by publishing an advertisement. Step 2: Obtain and fill out the application form (available free of cost). Step 3: Submit the completed application form with required documents to the district-level office. Step 4: Eligible applicants are sele…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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