SMTWOC

The "Sanction of Motorized Three Wheeler to Orthopedically Challenged" scheme aims to provide motorized three wheelers to orthopedically challenged persons. This initiative ensures that eligible individuals receive support to enhance their mobility and independence.

The A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation, Andhra Pradesh launched scheme "Sanction of Motorized Three Wheeler to Orthopedically Challenged" under its Action Plan 2017-18, aims to provide Motorized Three Wheelers to orthopedically challenged persons. The Motorized Three Wheelers are distributed by the Assistant Directors, Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens, and District Managers, A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation.

• The applicant should be between 18 to 45 years of age.
• The applicant should have a disability of 70% or above.
• The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
• The applicant should be a bonafede student pursuing graduation or higher courses regularly.
• The applicant should be self-employed (including in agriculture and allied activities) or wage/salary employed for a minimum period of one year, and must have passed at least the 10th class.
• The applicant should obtain a valid driving licence for driving an adapted vehicle (previously called an invalid carriage) as per the Motor Vehicle Act within two months from the date of selection.
• The applicant is eligible for sanction only once in a lifetime.

• Eligible persons with disabilities are provided with a motorized three-wheeler (customized/adapted for their use) to enhance their independence, mobility, and access to education or livelihood opportunities.