Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 3 Jun 2026
“We will continue developing affordable, indigenous aids and assistive devices to make Bharat atmanirbhar in such equipment.”
Affordable indigenous assistive devices continue to be developed and distributed under the ADIP scheme, with the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) as the main implementing agency manufacturing aids and running Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs and Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendras nationwide. To deepen indigenous capacity, the proposed Divyang Sahara Yojana (announced around Budget 2026) plans Assistive Technology Marts, strengthened ALIMCO R&D (including a dedicated centre at AMTZ Visakhapatnam) and advanced devices. The atmanirbharta-in-assistive-devices pledge is being actively pursued; the newer ecosystem measures are still at proposal/early stage. Partial.
Proposed Divyang Sahara Yojana (Budget 2026) to expand indigenous assistive-tech ecosystem — Assistive Technology Marts and strengthened ALIMCO R&D, building on the ADIP scheme.
View sourceWe will expand the network of Garima Grahas to cater to the needs of transgender individuals. We will issue identity cards to ensure their recognition nationwide. Furthermore, all eligible transgender individuals will be covered under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
We will continue to prioritize the housing needs of divyangs under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, guaranteeing affordable and accessible housing solutions that cater to their unique requirements.
We have started ‘Namaste Yojana’ for Safai Karamcharis which in addition to other welfare schemes have ensured safety, respect and livelihood for Safai Karamcharis. We will continue to expand these initiatives.
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