What is the ADIP scheme?
ADIP (Assistance to Disabled Persons) is a Government of India scheme administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It provides free assistive devices — including hearing aids — to persons with disabilities who meet income criteria. For hearing care, ADIP is the primary government support mechanism for families who cannot afford hearing aids privately.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for ADIP, you must: have a disability of 40% or more (for hearing loss, this corresponds to specific audiometric thresholds in the better ear), be an Indian citizen, and have a monthly income below ₹20,000 (individuals) or ₹2.5 lakh per annum (families). Children up to 10 years of age from families below the poverty line are prioritised.
What is the process?
Step 1: Get a disability certificate from a government hospital's medical board. This requires an audiometric assessment showing the degree of hearing loss. Step 2: Apply to an ADIP-empanelled implementing agency in your state. These include government hospitals, NGOs, and welfare departments. Step 3: The implementing agency assesses eligibility and, if approved, supplies the hearing aid. The type of hearing aid provided is basic — for more advanced devices, families typically supplement from their own resources.
Limitations of the ADIP scheme
ADIP hearing aids are basic devices and may not be appropriate for complex hearing loss patterns. The process can be slow — expect 2–4 months from application to device. The scheme doesn't cover cochlear implants (there's a separate National Action Plan for children), batteries, or ongoing audiological care. However, for families who need basic amplification and cannot afford private hearing aids (which range from ₹15,000 to ₹2,00,000+), ADIP is a meaningful support.
How Neurova can help
We help families understand whether they're likely to meet ADIP eligibility criteria, what the disability certificate process involves, and how to locate the right implementing agency in their state. We don't issue disability certificates — those require a government hospital medical board — but we can help you navigate the process.
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Does ADIP cover both ears?+
ADIP typically provides one hearing aid per application. For binaural fitting, families usually need to explore supplementary sources for the second device.
Can adults apply for ADIP?+
Yes. ADIP is available to all eligible persons with disabilities regardless of age, as long as they meet the income and disability threshold criteria.
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