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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:

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.

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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:

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.

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