Government Of India To Organize Special Free Assistive Devices Camps For Senior Citizens And Divyangjan Across Ludhiana: Sukhwinder Singh Bindra

Jul17,2026 | Gautam Jalandhari | Ludhiana

* First-of-its-Kind Large-Scale Social Empowerment Initiative
* Camps to Cover All 14 Urban and Rural Assembly Constituencies of Ludhiana
* Free Assistive Devices to be Provided to Eligible Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities

Mr. Sukhwinder Singh Bindra, Member (NISD) and Special Invitee (NCCDR), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, and former State Chairperson of the Punjab Youth Development Board, Government of Punjab, today announced that, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, and Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Special Social Empowerment Assessment Camps will be organized across Ludhiana beginning July 23 for the free distribution of assistive devices to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).

Mr. Bindra stated that, as part of a major welfare initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, (Government of India). special assessment camps will be organized across all urban and rural Assembly constituencies of Ludhiana district.

The Social Empowerment Camps are being organised by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, through the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, District Branch, Ludhiana.

During these camps, eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) will undergo assessment for the provision of free assistive devices and artificial limbs, enabling them to lead more independent, dignified, and self-reliant lives.

Eligible beneficiaries identified during the assessment camps will receive high-quality assistive devices, including motorized tricycles, manual and motorized wheelchairs, hearing aids, walkers, crutches, smartphones, artificial limbs, calipers, and other daily living assistive devices.

Mr. Bindra appealed to all eligible residents of Ludhiana district to participate in the camps and avail themselves of this important welfare initiative of the Government of India.

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Camp Schedule for Ludhiana District

Urban Assembly Constituencies

* Ludhiana North (65): 23 July
* Ludhiana East (60): 24 July
* Ludhiana West (64): 25 July
* Atam Nagar (62): 26 July
* Ludhiana South (61): 27 July
* Ludhiana Central (63): 28 July

Rural Assembly Constituencies

* Sahnewal (59): 4 August
* Gill (SC) (66): 5 August
* Dakha (68): 6 August
* Jagraon (SC) (70): 7 August
* Raikot (SC) (69): 8 August
* Samrala (58): 9 August
* Khanna (57): 10 August
* Payal (SC) (67): 11 August

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Documents Required

Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)

1. Aadhaar Card
2. UDID (Unique Disability ID) Card showing a disability of 40% or above
3. Self-attested Income Certificate (Monthly income not exceeding ₹22,500)

Senior Citizens (60 Years and Above)

1. Aadhaar Card (Proof of age)
2. Income Certificate