Disability Aids and Appliances - Telangana
About Disability Aids and Appliances - Telangana
The "Disability Aids and Appliances" scheme was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Department. Telangana. The scheme aims to provide artificial limbs, wheelchairs, tricycles, and other fabricated appliances to registered construction workers who have lost limbs or sustained disabilities due to accidents.
Benefits
- Free distribution of artificial limbs, wheelchairs/tricycles, and fabricated appliances.
Who is Eligible
- The worker should be a registered building or construction worker with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The disablement must have occurred due to an accident at the worksite or anywhere.
How to Apply
Offline
Step-1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on "Downloads" at the top of menu options.
Step-2: Now click on the download button corresponding to the scheme name.
Step-3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned Assistant Labour Officer.
Step-5: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Registration Card under the BOCW Act (Attested copy).
- Renewal Challan Copy.
- Doctor Certificate (issued by the Medical Board).
- Medical Reports (issued by the Medical Board).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for this scheme?
Registered workers with the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who have sustained disabilities due to accidents.
- What benefits are provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides artificial limbs, wheelchairs/tricycles, and other fabricated appliances to eligible workers.
- Is there any cost involved for the workers?
No, all aids are provided free of charge.
- What type of accidents are covered under this scheme?
Accidents resulting in disability, whether occurring at the workplace or elsewhere, are covered.
- Can a worker apply for this scheme if the accident happened before May 1, 2016?
No, the scheme is only applicable for accidents that occurred on or after May 1, 2016.
- Where will the aids be sourced from?
Aids will be sourced from the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a Government of India organization.
- How does one apply for this scheme?
Submit an application form with the required documents to the Assistant Labour Officer.
- Who verifies the application?
The Assistant Labour Officer verifies the application before it is sent to the District Screening Committee.
- What happens after the application is approved?
The Deputy Commissioner of Labour will arrange for the supply of the necessary aids from ALIMCO.
- Who oversees the implementation of this scheme?
The Commissioner of Labour, Telangana, Hyderabad, and the Secretary & Chief Executive Officer of the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Can the aid be collected in person?
The aid will be arranged through the Hyderabad Regional Office of ALIMCO.
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