AI SummaryUttar Pradesh government is running the Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme for Persons with Disabilities for eligible divyang residents, and online applications for the financial year 2026-27 are open on the official portal hwd.uphq.in. Under this scheme, people with severe disabilities get a motorized tricycle free of cost, with the government bearing up to ₹25,000 of the vehicle price.
This scheme was launched on 22 January 2020 by the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Uttar Pradesh. It covers the cost of a motorized tricycle for people who cannot move around on their own because of conditions like muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, stroke or hemophilia, so that they can go out, study, work and take part in daily life without depending on others.
Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme for Persons with Disabilities 2026
This state-level scheme focuses on the economic and social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Eligible applicants receive the actual cost of the motorized tricycle or ₹25,000, whichever is lower. If the chosen tricycle costs more than ₹25,000, the remaining amount has to be paid by the applicant or arranged from other sources like MLA fund, MP fund or CSR support.
For the 2026-27 financial year, the department has kept the online application window open on its official portal. Applicants need a disability certificate of at least 80% issued by the district chief medical officer, along with good eyesight, sound mental alertness and enough upper body strength to operate the tricycle safely.
Key Information
| Key Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme for Persons with Disabilities |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Uttar Pradesh |
| Category | Social welfare and Empowerment |
| Eligible People | Persons with 80% or more disability |
| Benefit Type | Money help for motorized tricycle |
| Max Benefit Amount | ₹25,000 |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Main Department | Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Uttar Pradesh |
| Open Date | 22 January 2020 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hwd.uphq.in |
Benefits
People selected under this scheme get a motorized tricycle without paying for it. The government provides either the actual cost of the vehicle or ₹25,000, whichever amount is lower. If the tricycle costs more than ₹25,000, the applicant pays the remaining balance or arranges it from other sources like MLA fund, MP fund or CSR support.
The benefit is given only once in a lifetime. Also, a person who has already received a motorized tricycle from any central, state or local government fund, including MPLADS, cannot apply again.
Eligibility
Check these conditions before applying. All of them have to be met to get the tricycle.
- Applicant should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
- Age should be 16 years or more.
- Total family annual income from all sources should not be more than ₹1,80,000. Income certificate issued by the tehsildar is required.
- Disability certificate from the district chief medical officer showing 80% or more disability.
- Applicant should have good eyesight, sound mental condition and a healthy upper body to operate the tricycle with hands.
- The benefit can be received only once in a lifetime.
- Applicant should not have received a motorized tricycle earlier from any central, state or local government fund, including MPLADS.
Exclusions
If any applicant provides fake information or forged records to get the motorized tricycle, the authorities will recover the full cost as land revenue under the Public Money (Recovery of Dues) Act, 1965. All future benefits from the department will also stop immediately.
Application Process
Online applications for the 2026-27 financial year can be submitted on the official portal of the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Uttar Pradesh. The process is fully online and takes only a few minutes if all documents are ready.
STEP 1 - Go to the official website at hwd.uphq.in and click on the apply online option for motorized tricycle. Read the instructions given on the page carefully.
STEP 2 - Fill in personal details like name, father or husband name, date of birth, gender, address, district, tehsil, mobile number and Aadhaar number in the application form.
STEP 3 - Enter caste, occupation, monthly income, disability percentage and other details as asked. Mention the source of extra funds if the tricycle costs more than ₹25,000.
STEP 4 - Upload the required documents along with a passport size photo and signature or thumb impression. Tick the declaration box and submit the application.
After submission, applicants can check the application status and re-print the form by logging in at the application login page with the registration number and mobile number.
Documents Required
Keep scanned copies of these documents ready before starting the application. All copies should be self attested.
- Passport size photograph
- Disability certificate showing minimum 80% disability
- Domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh
- Income certificate issued by the tehsildar
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Educational certificate, if the applicant is a student
Persons with disabilities in Uttar Pradesh can also check the Divyang Pension Yojana and the Artificial Limbs and Assistive Equipments Scheme for more support.
References
FAQ's
What is Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme for Persons with Disabilities?
This is a Uttar Pradesh government scheme, started on 22 January 2020, that provides motorized tricycles to residents with severe disabilities to improve their mobility and help them take part in society.
What is the primary goal of this support?
The goal is to help persons with disabilities move around independently and do their daily work without depending on anyone.
Who qualifies for the tricycle?
Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh, aged 16 or above, with family income under ₹1,80,000 per year and a certificate for at least 80% disability from the district chief medical officer.
What is the grant amount under this scheme?
The scheme pays the actual cost of the tricycle up to a maximum of ₹25,000. If the vehicle costs more, the applicant has to pay the balance.
Can a person apply if they live outside Uttar Pradesh?
No, this scheme is only for the permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
How many times can a person get this benefit?
The tricycle can be received only once in a lifetime.
Where to submit the application?
Applications are submitted online on the official website at hwd.uphq.in. The application window for the 2026-27 financial year is open.
How to check the application status?
Visit the login page at hwd.uphq.in and enter the registration number and mobile number to check the status or print the application.