Schemes for persons with disabilities — financial assistance, employment, and accessibility support.
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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 Farmer's Accidental Insurance Scheme by the Govt. of Gujarat to provide economic assistance of upto ₹ 2,00,000 to Farmers in case of Death or Disability. The objective is to assist t
A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for regular, full-time students with disabilities to obtain higher education viz., Master's degree, or Ph.D. courses from foreign u
Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme ,launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, aims to provide affordable health insurance to the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Tribal Affairs for regular, full time students from Scheduled Tribe studying in Class 9th and 10th, in a Government School or in a School recognized by Govt. or a C
A scheme to provide financial assistance to Ex-Servicemen or their widows for their 100% disabled child.
Samarth (Respite Care) scheme, launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, aims at setting up Samarth Centres for providing respite and residential care for the specified c
A scholarship scheme by DoEPwDs for Students with Disabilities (SwDs) pursuing studies beyond class 12th admitted in a full-time course in one of the 'notified institutions'.
Vikaas is a Day care scheme, primarily to expand the range of opportunities available to a person with disability attaining the age of 10 years for enhancing interpersonal and vocational skills as the
A scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the welfare of Overseas Indians; assisting them in distress situations. ICWF has also been a critical support in emergency evacuation of Indian natio
The "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha" award is given by DoEPwD to the outstanding employers of the disabled under: 1. Government organization. 2. Public Sector Undertaking or Autonomous B
The "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency" award is given by DoEPwD to the placement agency of PwDs (excluding Govt./State Govt./local bodies). The ceremony of the National Awards is held
The "Divangjano ke Shashaktikaran Mein Karyrat Sarveshrestha Sansthan" award is given by DoEPwD to an organization working for the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for a minimum period of 10 y
The award is given by DoEPwD for outstanding work in Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan and the creation of a barrier-free environment/working conditions for persons with disabilities, the working place with easy
The main objective of the Scheme is to assist needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated, scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physi