India Distributes Assistive Devices to Over 58,000 Disabled Citizens Under Divyang Sahara Yojana

India distributes assistive devices to over 58,000 Divyangjan under a government initiative, marking a large-scale effort to improve accessibility through district-level distribution centers in partnership with NGOs.

Divyang Sahara Yojana is the scheme driving the distribution, designed to supply assistive devices and related support to eligible persons with disabilities across the country, including prosthetic limbs and communication aids, funded from the central disability welfare budget.

Eligibility under the scheme includes individuals recognized as Divyangjan by the government, with applications processed through local welfare offices; beneficiaries receive devices such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or visual aids, and training on device use is also provided by certified therapists.

Impact of the rollout is expected to enhance mobility and independence for thousands, reducing reliance on family care, aligning with broader national goals for inclusive development, and states report higher school attendance among children receiving mobility aids.