Sarkari Yojana

Calipers and Crutches – Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons provides free calipers and crutches to needy orthopedically differently-abled residents so they can move around more easily. Applications are made offline at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

About Calipers and Crutches – Tamil Nadu

Introduced by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, the ‘Calipers and Crutches by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons’ scheme helps orthopedically differently-abled persons who are needy and deserving move about more easily by supplying them with calipers and crutches. Applications are handled offline, using a prescribed form that can be collected from the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Calipers and Crutches - Tamil Nadu, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only persons with an orthopedic disability may apply

Only persons with an orthopedic disability may apply.

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The applicant must live in a district/area of…

The applicant must live in a district/area of Tamil Nadu.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Calipers and Crutches - Tamil Nadu provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Calipers and crutches handed over at no…

Calipers and crutches handed over at no cost.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The National Identity Card issued to the Differently…

The National Identity Card issued to the Differently Abled Person.

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Any further documents that the office may ask…

Any further documents that the office may ask for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Calipers and Crutches - Tamil Nadu through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the District Differently…

During office hours, go to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and ask the staff member assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed application format.

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Complete every mandatory field on the form and…

Complete every mandatory field on the form and enclose copies of all the required documents, self-attesting them where needed.

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Hand over the completed and signed form, together…

Hand over the completed and signed form, together with the documents, to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

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Ask the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer who…

Ask the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer who accepted the application for a receipt or acknowledgment, and check that it records key details like the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References