Modular Functional Artificial Limbs

The Modular Functional Artificial Limbs scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, modular functional artificial limbs are provided for orthopedically differently-abled students, employed or self-employed. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

Benefits

1. Free distribution of modular functional artificial limbs.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be an orthopedically differently-abled person.
2. The applicant should be a resident of the area/district of Tamil Nadu.
3. The applicant should be any one of the following:

• Student.
• Employed.
• Self-Employed.

Application Process

Offline

1. The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

2. In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

3. Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

4. Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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

   1. National Identity Card of the Differently abled