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Govt Retains 5% GST on Most Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities
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1029 answered on 28.07.2026, the Ministry of Finance stated that representations have been received from various stakeholders seeking GST exemption on assistive devices and technologies used by persons with disabilities (PWDs).
It stated that most such assistive devices and technologies listed in the annexure already attract a concessional GST rate of 5% under Schedule I to Notification No.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FINANCEDEPARTMENT OF REVENUERAJYA SABHAUNSTARRED QUESTION NO -1029ANSWERED ON – 28.07.2026GST rates on assistive devices and technologies used by PWDs1029.
ANSWERTHE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)Part (a): Yes, representations have been received from various stakeholders seeking GST exemption on assistive devices and technologies used by persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Part (b): Most assistive devices and technologies used by PWDs (enclosed as annexure) already attract a concessional GST rate of 5% under Schedule I to Notification No.