AFFDF-Financial assistance for procurement of mobility equipment to disabled ESM (All ranks)

  • Background

    The Armed Forces personnel, by virtue of their work style, are physically fit. Even after their retirement, most of them continue to be engaged in physically challenging activities/work. However some of them may unfortunately become handicapped due to accident etc. after their retirement and may require mobility equipment such as modified scooter, crutches, wheel chair etc.

    Present Scheme

    The rate of assistance is limited to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/-per ESM of all ranks. Financial assistance for procurement of modified scooter is only for those ESM, who are disabled after their retirement from service with disability of 50% or more. This is being provided as a one time assistance. No renewal or re issue is being done.

    Number of Beneficiaries and Amount Disbursed

    The number of beneficiaries and the amount disbursed during last three years under the above scheme is as under:-

    Financial Year Total No of beneficiaries Total Amount Disbursed in Rs
    2021-22 07 5.18 Lac
    2022-23 12 9.03 Lac
    2023-24 23 21.73 Lac

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