Comprehensive support for persons with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities
₹6,000
Per year early intervention
₹75K
Max per beneficiary
₹1L
Health insurance coverage
50K+
Annually supported
The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disabilities is a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Established in 1999, it provides comprehensive support through four flagship schemes: DISHA, VIKAAS, GHARAUNDA, and NIRAMAYA.
1999 under National Trust Act
4 specific disability categories
Comprehensive support from early intervention to lifetime care
Early Intervention and School Readiness
₹6,000 per year for early intervention services
Children aged 0-10 years
Therapy, assessment, parent training, school readiness
Maximum 3 years of continuous support
Day Care and Vocational Training
Up to ₹75,000 per beneficiary
Above 10 years of age
Day care, vocational training, life skills
Community-based rehabilitation centers
Group Homes and Respite Care
Residential care and supported living
Adults without family support
Housing, meals, personal care, medical support
Small group homes with 5-10 residents
Health Insurance Coverage
₹1 lakh per family per year
100% premium paid by National Trust
Hospitalization, pre & post hospitalization
Cashless treatment at network hospitals
Who can benefit from National Trust schemes
Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities
Valid disability certificate from competent authority
Varies by scheme (DISHA: 0-10 years, VIKAAS: 10+ years)
Indian citizen with valid identity documents
No specific income limit for most schemes
Registration with National Trust mandatory
Services through empaneled organizations
Functional assessment by qualified professionals
Step-by-step guide to apply for National Trust schemes
Register online at nationaltrust.nic.in or visit nearest regional center
Disability certificate, age proof, income certificate, photographs
Select from empaneled organizations in your area
Functional assessment and scheme approval by National Trust
Get help with National Trust scheme applications
011-24365019
Monday to Friday (9 AM - 6 PM)
National Trust Building
Sector 44, Noida - 201303
0120-2515353
Get comprehensive support for your loved ones with disabilities