Comprehensive guide to all government support schemes, benefits, and financial assistance for persons with disabilities in India
50+
Central & State schemes
₹15K Cr
Allocated for disability welfare
2.7 Cr
People with disabilities
78%
Scheme implementation success
Comprehensive benefits and services available for persons with disabilities across India
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Up to ₹2,00,000 for assistive devices like wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetics
All types of disabilities, assistive devices & equipment
40%+ disability, income up to ₹20,000/month
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
₹1,200-₹12,000 per year for education expenses
Tuition fees, maintenance allowance, books, equipment
40%+ disability, family income up to ₹2.5 lakh/year
University Grants Commission (UGC)
₹25,000/month + ₹2,000 escort allowance for M.Phil/PhD
Research expenses, books, contingency grant
40%+ disability, UGC NET/JRF qualified
Ministry of Rural Development
₹500-₹1,500 per month based on state contribution
Direct bank transfer, BPL families priority
80%+ severe/multiple disability, aged 18-79 years
Multiple Government Departments
4% reservation in government jobs, 50K+ annual training programs
Free training programs, entrepreneurship support
80% placement success rate in training programs
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
700+ buildings audited, 25+ airports made accessible
Government websites made barrier-free
Public transport accessibility improvements nationwide
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
21 recognized disabilities, comprehensive legal protection
Job reservations, educational benefits, equality provisions
Mandatory accessibility in public buildings and services
Niramaya (National Trust), PMJAY
Up to ₹1L (Niramaya) and ₹5L family cover (PMJAY)
UDID/certificate; specific scheme criteria apply
Ministry of Railways & Civil Aviation
50% discount on train travel, priority booking
Special rates and assistance for air travel
Discounts on state transport and bus services
Step-by-step guide to accessing government support
Obtain disability certificate from government medical board (40%+ disability required for most schemes)
Apply for Disability CertificateApply for UDID CardCollect required documents: Aadhaar, income certificate, bank details, address proof, passport photos
Submit applications through official portals or visit district disability offices
Monitor application status and follow up with authorities for timely processing
24/7 support for government scheme applications
1800-233-5956
Disability Affairs Department
011-24365019
DISHA, VIKAAS, NIRAMAYA schemes
Official government departments and organizations providing disability support services
Central government department responsible for disability policies and schemes
Organization focused on skill development for persons with disabilities
Financial assistance and development corporation for persons with disabilities
Statutory body for welfare of persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities
Portal for obtaining unique disability identification and certificates
Contact your state's Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
Contact your state's Commissioner for direct assistance with schemes and applications
Shri Ravi Dhawan, IAS
State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
Shri Nitin Patil
Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
3, Church Road, Pune - 411 001
Prof. Himanshu Shekhar Jha
State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
Smt Aditi Chaudhary, IAS
State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
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Get direct assistance from specialized NGOs for all government scheme applications
Government nodal agency for UDID cards, disability certificates, and scheme information
Quasi-judicial body for rights protection and grievance redressal
National disability helpline and policy guidance
Vocational training NGO with benefits awareness programs
Multi-city assistance with government scheme applications
Pioneering organization for comprehensive disability support
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