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Lakshadweep
Facilities and concessions in Lakshadweep
1. Concerned officer
The Director of Social Welfare,
U.T of Lakshadweep,
Directorate of Social Welfare & Culture,
Kavaratti 682 555
2. Reservation in Government job
In Grade `C' and `D' posts under the Government, reservation are provided in direct recruitment for physically disabled persons as indicated below:
|
Category of disabled
|
Percentage of reservation
|
| Visually disabled |
1%
|
| Orthopaedically disabled |
1%
|
| Hearing disabled |
1%
|
3. Scholarship / Stipend
Education is free at all levels, Scholarships/Stipend provided to all students including disabled.
4. Age relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years for disabled persons for applying in Government job.
5. Disability pension / Social security pension
Disability pension of Rupees 100 per month is given to destitute of 60 years and above whose monthly income is less than Rupees 100 per month The pension to Mentally Retarded is paid irrespective of age.
6. Assistance for self-employment
Handicapped persons get assistance for self-employment.
7. Exemption in professional tax/road tax
Disabled persons are exempted from paying professional tax/road tax.
8. Assistance for purchase of aids and appliances
Disabled persons get financial assistance for purchase of Aids and Appliances as per the following criteria:
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Family Income
|
Percentage of assistance
|
| Upto Rupees 200 per month |
90%
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| Rupees 201 to Rupees 400 per month |
75%
|
| Rupees 401 to Rupees 1,000 per month |
50%
|
Travelling allowance for the patient and their escort are also being given.
9. Other concessions
- Free supply of Tricycle, Wheel Chair, Hearing Aids, etc. to disabled persons. There is a proposal to distribute motorised try-wheeler and concessions on Ships/Boats etc. for the journey of the disabled persons between the island and mainland
- Regular medical camps especially for disabled persons are being conducted by bringing experts from the mainland.