75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra to be Inaugurated in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh

The 75 th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) in Badaun-Uttar Pradesh will be inaugurated by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The centre will maintain integrated support services and have assistive aids to Divyangjan and elderly citizens of schemes such as ADIP and RVY. The event will be presided by Union Minister of State Shri B.L. Verma. They alleviate costs since these centres ease the transportation hassles since they offer services at a local level. The PMDK initiative has already helped more than 1.4 lakh people since 75 centres are already up and running.

Context:

• The Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) has been included in the larger mission of Government of India to develop an inclusive and accessible society by persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) and senior citizens. 

• PMDKs are operated by ALIMCO under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and are a part of meeting the objectives of the Accessible India Campaign and inclusive development.

Key Points for UPSC

About PMDK:

• One stop centres that are integrated within:

  • Assessment & Evaluation

  • Counselling & Fitting

  • Distribution & Aftercare

  • ALIMCO is a Central PSU under DEPwD that was established.

Services Provided:

• Under ADIP Scheme Divyangjan

• In case of Senior Citizens with Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)

Zero cost dissemination of:

• Tri-cycles, wheel chairs, walkers

• Artificial limbs, Hearing aids

• Mobility support equipment

National Impact so far:

• Number of Total Centres: 75 PMDKs in India

• Beneficiaries: More than 1.4 lakh persons

• Assistive Devices Distributed: Value- 179.15 lakh+

Advantages and importance:

• Making long distance travel to provide aid causes less necessity to travel.

• Encourages accessibility, independence and dignity of the disabled and elderly.

• Supports the vision of the Government of an accessible India and an empowered India.

• Augments last mile service delivery in social welfare.

Conclusion:

The opening of the 75th PMDK is a major step to the history of the country on the road to growth and social equality. The initiative places core auxiliary services of the government closer to the underserved groups, which is an alignment to the larger initiatives of the government of empowering, making available, and serving everybody in the society particularly those who are most vulnerable.