Sanction of Adult Sticks to Senior Citizens

To be eligible for the DAISY Player Sanction Scheme, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. The applicant should have 40% or above disability and must fulfill the eligibility conditions as specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
2. The applicant is eligible for sanction only once in three years.
3. The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹3.00 lakhs.

The benefit can be sanctioned once every three years.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Age proof (only in case of senior citizens)
2. Aadhaar Card
3. Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/BC applicants)
4. Passport size photograph
5. Latest Income Certificate or BPL Ration Card

No, the scheme is open to all eligible persons with disabilities. However, senior citizens must provide age proof to avail the benefit.

The walking sticks are distributed through the Assistant Directors and District Managers of the respective departments.

Records of beneficiaries are maintained to avoid double or false claims, and verification is conducted before approval.

No, the walking stick is issued to the individual and is non-transferable.

Applications are received throughout the year, and eligible requests are processed as they come.

Maintenance and repair responsibilities are usually not covered by the scheme; beneficiaries should refer to the guidelines or contact the distribution office for specific assistance.

The beneficiary is liable for legal action by the Corporation and must return the walking stick or the cost of the instrument.