Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK)

Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) : Recently, the 75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) was inaugurated at the Government Medical College in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The announcement was made by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

• About PMDK: A flagship initiative to provide integrated services under one roof for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) and senior citizens.

o Services include assessment, evaluation, counselling, distribution, and post-distribution care of assistive devices.

o Implemented through ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India), a Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).

o Assistive devices will be distributed free of cost under the following government welfare schemes: Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme – for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan)

- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) – for senior citizens

o The initiative has already benefited over 1.40 lakh individuals by providing them with essential assistive devices and support services.