Disabilities Schemes

The Disability Certificate is a document that serves as proof of a person's disability. It may also be referred to as the PwD certificate, PH certificate, or handicap certificate. This certificate, along with an identity card, is crucial for individuals with disabilities of more than 40%. It enables them to access various facilities, benefits, and concessions available under different schemes. Defining Disability The World Health Organization (WHO) defines disability as "an u

Vikaas is a day care program introduced by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under India's Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Its core purpose is to give persons with disabilities aged 10 and above structured opportunities to build interpersonal and vocational skills as they move into adolescence and adulthood. While a person with disability is at a Vikaas Centre, the Registered Organization (RO) running it also provides on-site caregiving sup

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, through its Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, introduced the Niramaya...

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities launched the Gharaunda-Group Home for Adults scheme, which aims to establish...