Schemes for persons with disabilities — financial assistance, employment, and accessibility support.
Showing 38 schemes
Persons with disabilities (Divyang) in Gujarat can receive 40 RIR poultry birds with feed and a 90% government subsidy to start a small poultry business. The scheme covers up to ₹7,200 of the unit cos
Gujarat fishermen, fish farmers, and fish workers aged 18–70 receive free accidental death or permanent total disability insurance worth ₹5,00,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY
Vidhyadeep Yojana provides automatic accidental insurance cover to all students enrolled in primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools in Gujarat, paying up to ₹50,000 to the student's family in
Active fishermen in Gujarat aged 18–70 who suffer a permanent partial disability in an accident while fishing can claim ₹2,50,000 in compensation under this PMMSY sub-scheme. The premium is fully cove
This central government scheme provides a monthly pension to severely disabled Indians (80%+ disability) aged 18 and above who belong to Below Poverty Line families. Pensioners aged 18–79 receive ₹300
Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana is a mandatory insurance scheme for Indian workers in the ECR (Emigration Check Required) category going abroad for employment, providing comprehensive accident, medical,
This Gujarat state scheme provides financial protection to students at universities and colleges across Gujarat in case of accidental death or permanent disability, with a payout of up to ₹1 lakh to t
This Gujarat government scheme provides a stipend of up to ₹2,000 to Divyang (differently-abled) individuals who attend a 6-day scientific poultry farming training to help improve their income through
Gujarat's Social Justice Department offers concessional term loans of ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh to persons with disabilities (40% or more, certified by a Civil Surgeon) to help them start or support liveliho
Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana is a newly announced (Budget 2026-27) central government scheme that provides customized, industry-relevant skill training to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in high-growth
A central government group insurance scheme by the Ministry of MSME that protects coir workers and their families against accidental death or permanent disability. Workers or their nominees receive ₹2
NAP-SDP provides free vocational and skill training to Indian citizens with disabilities (40%+ disability certificate) aged 15–59, helping them gain employment or self-employment. Training is delivere
Persons with disabilities in Gujarat receive a one-time cash grant when they marry, whether their spouse has a disability or not. When both partners have a disability, the couple receives ₹1,00,000 to
This central government scheme provides financial support to persons with disabilities (PwDs) through three components: funding organizations to hold exhibitions and workshops showcasing work created
This Gujarat scheme gives persons with 40% or more disability completely free travel on all Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses — across all state routes, and up to the last stop on
This Gujarat scheme provides a one-time subsidy of up to 50% or ₹48,000 (whichever is less) to registered construction workers who became permanently disabled due to a worksite accident, helping them
The Labour Accident Benefit Scheme (Gujarat Labour Welfare Board) provides one-time financial compensation to industrial workers who become disabled due to a workplace accident or injury. Workers with
Children aged 0–17 years with 80% or more disability from BPL families in Gujarat receive ₹1,000 per month directly in their bank account under the Sant Surdas Scheme. The benefit is paid until the ch
This central government scholarship supports Scheduled Caste students in Classes 9 and 10 whose family income is below ₹2.5 lakh per year, covering a monthly stipend and annual books grant. Students w
The National Trust (Ministry of Social Justice) funds Disha Centres that provide early intervention therapies and school readiness support to children aged 0–10 years with autism, cerebral palsy, ment
This scheme from the Kendriya Sainik Board provides up to ₹1 lakh in financial assistance to disabled ex-servicemen who need mobility equipment like modified scooters, crutches, or wheelchairs after r
The GST Exemption Certificate Scheme lets orthopedically disabled persons with 40% or more permanent disability buy a car at a significantly reduced GST rate. Instead of paying 28% GST plus cess (whic
The Gharaunda scheme funds registered NGOs to set up group homes providing lifelong care for adults with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, or Multiple Disabilities. Administered by the Natio
Gujarat's Tribal Development Department offers tribal women below the poverty line a direct subsidy to set up small goat units (10 goats + 1 male goat), helping them earn additional income from livest
"Janta Juth" is a 100% state-funded accidental insurance scheme for all registered farmers in Gujarat, launched in 1996. It covers accidental death or permanent disability of the farmer, their spouse,
The National Overseas Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (NOS-SWD) helps students with 40% or more disability pursue a Masters or PhD degree at accredited foreign universities. The Ministry of
The Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme provides up to ₹1,00,000 per year in health insurance coverage to persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, or Multiple Disabilities at a heavily su
This central scholarship by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs supports Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class 9 or 10 at government or recognized schools, covering monthly allowances, books, and disa
Ex-servicemen or their widows of rank JCO/equivalent or below can receive ₹3,000 per month (paid annually as ₹36,000) for each child who is certified 100% disabled. The child must not receive any disa
The Samarth Respite Care Scheme (under National Trust) sets up residential care centres for persons with disabilities — specifically autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, or multiple disabilitie
This central government scholarship helps students with 40% or more disability who are studying full-time at top-tier notified institutions (Graduate or Post Graduate level). It covers tuition, living
The Vikaas Day Care Scheme, run by the National Trust under the Ministry of Social Justice, provides structured day-care support to people with disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation
The Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) helps Indian nationals facing emergencies abroad — including being stranded, hospitalized, arrested for minor offences, or deceased — through Indian Embassies
A national recognition award by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DoEPwD) for outstanding employers who hire and actively support persons with disabilities — open to governme
A national award by DoEPwD recognizing the best private placement agency that helps persons with disabilities find employment — government and local government agencies are excluded. The award is give
A national award recognizing the best private organization or NGO that has worked for the empowerment of persons with disabilities for at least 10 years — covering rehabilitation services or inclusive
A national award recognizing the State, Union Territory, or District that has made the most outstanding progress in creating barrier-free environments for persons with disabilities under the Sugamya B
The ADIP Scheme provides free or heavily subsidized assistive devices — artificial limbs, wheelchairs, hearing aids, white canes, Braille writers, cochlear implants, and more — to persons with disabil