Sarkari Yojana
Modular Reflective Folding Sticks (Smartcane)
About Modular Reflective Folding Sticks (Smartcane)
Self-orientation and independent mobility for visually impaired people are the focus of the “Modular Reflective Folding Sticks (Smartcane)” scheme, introduced by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Thanks to their modular design, the canes can be adjusted to individual needs, which adds to their comfort and functionality. Handing out these canes helps visually impaired people move around their surroundings with confidence, building self-reliance and a better quality of life. Through the scheme, the government shows its commitment to inclusivity and to making sure visually impaired people have the tools they need for independent, fulfilling lives.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Modular Reflective Folding Sticks (Smartcane), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scheme is meant only for persons…
The scheme is meant only for persons who are visually impaired.
Benefits Provided
Modular Reflective Folding Sticks (Smartcane) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Modular reflective folding sticks are handed out…
Modular reflective folding sticks are handed out without charge.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A National Identity Card for the Differently-Abled
A National Identity Card for the Differently-Abled.
Further documents, if the office asks for them
Further documents, if the office asks for them.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Modular Reflective Folding Sticks (Smartcane) through the offline application process outlined below.
Applicants who are interested should call at the…
Applicants who are interested should call at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office within office hours, where staff dedicated to issuing and collecting completed applications will provide a hard copy of the prescribed form.
Fill each mandatory field of the form, then…
Fill each mandatory field of the form, then attach copies of all mandatory documents, self-attesting any that require it.
Give the signed, completed form together with the…
Give the signed, completed form together with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Make sure to collect a receipt or acknowledgment…
Make sure to collect a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer receiving the application, and confirm that it records the date and time it was submitted and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.