AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government is running Sparsh Abhiyan for poor and destitute divyang people who need corrective surgery. Eligible people get their surgery costs paid or reimbursed, and the family income limit for this help stays at ₹96,000 per year in 2026.
Surgeries covered under this scheme include eye, ear, bone and leprosy related corrections. Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh runs it through the SPARSH portal at sparsh.mp.gov.in and the district offices.
Sparsh Abhiyan Corrective Surgery Scheme in Madhya Pradesh
Sparsh Abhiyan gives money help to divyang people whose families cannot pay for surgery on their own. The money comes from district level funds such as District Red Cross Society, Rogi Kalyan Samiti and the district destitute fund. So a poor family does not have to arrange lakhs of rupees for an operation.
District administration handles the whole process. Joint Director or Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Justice takes the application at district level, the medical college or district hospital checks the case, and the District Collector gives the final approval. Applications are accepted through the year, there is no fixed last date.
Sparsh Abhiyan Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Sparsh Abhiyan: Surgery to Prevent Disability of Poor and Destitute Disabled People |
| Launched By | Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Eligible People | Poor divyang people of Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit | Surgery cost paid or reimbursed |
| Income Limit | ₹96,000 per year (family) |
| Application Mode | Offline, at district Panchayat and Social Justice office |
| Official Website | sparsh.mp.gov.in |
How to Apply for Sparsh Abhiyan Surgery Help
Application is offline. The form is available on the SPARSH portal and also at the district office. Keep all papers ready before you go, because an incomplete file gets delayed at the checking stage itself.
STEP 1 - Download the Sparsh Abhiyan surgery application form from the SPARSH portal, or collect a printed copy from your district social justice office, and fill your name, address, income and surgery details in it.
STEP 2 - Submit the filled form with all required documents at the office of the Joint Director or Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Justice in your district. Take an acknowledgement of submission.
STEP 3 - District office sends your file to the nearest medical college or district hospital. Doctors there check the case and give a cost estimate of the surgery.
STEP 4 - District Collector reviews the recommendation and approves the case. Approval time depends on the fund available in the district.
STEP 5 - After the operation is done, the approved amount is paid or reimbursed from the district funds mentioned in the scheme rules.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility rules are the same in 2026 as before. Anyone applying should check these four points first.
- Applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh, with a residence certificate from the gram panchayat or municipal body.
- Family or guardian's annual income must not be more than ₹96,000. If the income is above this, the case will not be approved.
- Applicant must have a disability as defined in Section 2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995, with a valid certificate.
- A subject specialist doctor must recommend the surgery in writing.
Surgeries Covered
Scheme covers surgeries that either correct a disability or stop it from getting worse. Main groups are given below.
Eye related: Intraocular lens implant, corneoplasty and corneal repair.
Ear and hearing: Cochlear implant, tympanic membrane repair and mastoid surgery.
Leprosy related: Reconstructive surgery of hand and foot.
Bone and joint: Replacement implants, ligament repair, post polio correction and alignment surgery of knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow and wrist.
Documents Required
Papers listed below have to be attached with the form. Get photocopies attested where the office asks for it.
- Disability certificate issued by the district medical board.
- Residence certificate from gram panchayat or municipal body.
- Income certificate approved by the social justice department.
- Written surgery recommendation from a specialist doctor.
- Recent passport size photographs of the applicant.
- Age and identity proof, such as Aadhaar or a school certificate.
- Surgery cost estimate signed and sealed by the hospital director or superintendent.
Scheme Status in 2026
Scheme is running. SPARSH portal is working and the corrective surgery section is live with the same income limit and eligibility rules. No closure notice or replacement scheme has been issued by the department. For help with the form or status, contact your district Panchayat and Social Justice office, since there is no separate toll free number only for this scheme.
People looking for other support in the state can also see Mukhya Mantri Divyangjan Shiksha Protsahan Yojana and the list of pension schemes in Madhya Pradesh.
References
Corrective surgery details on SPARSH portal | Surgery eligibility rules | Application form PDF | Social Justice Department divyang section
FAQ's
Is Sparsh Abhiyan surgery scheme still running in 2026?
Yes. Corrective surgery section on the SPARSH portal is live and district offices are taking applications with the same rules.
Where should the form be submitted?
At the office of the Joint Director or Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Justice in your district, along with all documents.
What is the income limit for this scheme?
Family or guardian's annual income must not be more than ₹96,000. Income certificate from the social justice department is used as proof.
Who gives final approval for the surgery?
District Collector approves the case after the medical college or district hospital checks the file and gives a cost estimate.
Can the application be filed online?
No. Form has to be submitted offline at the district office, though the form PDF can be downloaded from sparsh.mp.gov.in.
Which surgeries are covered?
Eye, ear, bone and joint, and leprosy related corrective surgeries, including cochlear implant, lens implant, post polio correction and joint replacement.