Vikaas-Day Care Scheme For Person with Disability Children
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, multiple disabilities) aged 10 years and above. Registered Organisation centres offer at least 6 hours of daily care, vocational skill development, and counseling support for families. Apply by visiting a nearby Vikaas Centre or, for NGOs, through the National Trust online portal.
About This Scheme
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, multiple disabilities) aged 10 years and above. Registered Organisation centres offer at least 6 hours of daily care, vocational skill development, and counseling support for families. Apply by visiting a nearby Vikaas Centre or, for NGOs, through the National Trust online portal.
Full official description
Vikaas is a Day care scheme, launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Govt. of India, 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 they are on a transition to higher age groups.Registered Organisation(RO) centre will also offer caregiving support to Person with Disability(PwD) during the time the PwD is in the Vikaas centre. In addition it also helps in supporting family members of the PwDs with disabilities covered under the National Trust Act to get some time during the day to fulfil other responsibilities.
Benefits
- At least 6 hours of day care daily (8 AM–6 PM) at a registered Vikaas Centre
- Interpersonal and vocational skills training tailored to age group
- Counseling and guidance for parents/guardians on daily living activities
- Optional transport facilities with additional transport allowance from the National Trust
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be 10 years of age or older
- Must have one of the four disabilities covered under the National Trust Act 1999: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, or Multiple Disabilities
- Must not be simultaneously enrolled in the Samarth or Gharaunda scheme
Exclusions
- PwD should not be simultaneously enrolled under Samarth or Gharaunda scheme.
How to Apply
- Beneficiary provides necessary proofs at the Vikaas Centre.
- Individual Assessment Test conducted for children aged 10-14.
- Fit for school: Parents guided on school options or National Trust schemes.
- Interested in Vikaas Centre: Proceed to Step 4.
- All applicant ( Including below 14 and above 14 years of age) interested in Vikas centers
- Check eligibility for LIG or BPL funding if enrolling in Vikaas Centre.
- Submit Enrolment Form with required documents for verification.
- Upon successful verification, PwD enrolled with ID card and starter kit. Details about the centre provided by Vikaas representatives.
- Inform beneficiary about Niramaya health insurance scheme, assist with registration if interested
- NGO logs in to the National Trust website.
- Online submission of the Vikaas scheme application form with a fee of ₹1,000/-.
- National Trust verifies documents, provides 15 days for additional information if needed.
- Physical verification documents can be submitted during or after online enrolment.
- Final decision made based on formalities and Physical Verification Report. Approval granted if criteria met; discrepancies communicated to RO.
- National Trust communicates with RO within 45 days from receipt. Missing information addressed within 10 days.
- If hard copy not received within 15 days, National Trust notifies RO within 10 days of the deadline (within 25 days from receipt).
- Enrolment completed, scheme ID created, and confirmation communicated to RO.
- Starter kit/Vikaas handbook with scheme details provided to the RO.
- National Trust initiates fund disbursement for RO setup costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vikaas Day care scheme?
Vikaas scheme aims at setting up Vikaas Centres for welfare of PwDs.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Vikaas Day Care Scheme was launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
What are the main benefits of this scheme?
Vikaas Centre/Registered Organization(RO) should provide facilities to the PwD like day care,staffing, infrastructure,assessment and evaluation etc.
From where the PwD can get the facilities?
PwD can avail the benefits from Vikaas Centre or Registered Organisation.
What is the main purpose of the scheme?
This is a day care scheme, primarily for enhancing interpersonal and vocational skills of the children.
How this scheme is also beneficial to the family of the PwD?
This scheme also helps in supporting family members of the PwDs to get some time during the day to fulfil other responsibilities.
Who will be covered under this scheme?
Person with Disability (PwD) who has attained 10 years or more age ,will be covered under this scheme.
What is the enrolment process of the of PwD at the Vikaas Centre?
Parent/legal guardian of the PwD have to come together at the Vikaas Centre.Then the centre will conduct a PwD Assessment Test with the help of a Therapist or Counsellor.
What are the documents required for the enrolment?
- Enrolment form.
- Birth certificate or Date of Birth proof of the PwD.
- Disability certificate.
- BPL certificate or Income certificate of Parents or Guardian issued by competent authority as authorized by the concerned State/ Union Territory (for LIG or BPL family).
- ID proof of parent or guardian.
- Residence (Local) proof (Mandatory in case of LIG parent or guardian for parents of PwD availing transport facility).
- Declaration proof of the guardianship if PwD < or18 years of age and parents are not the guardians (OR),
- LG certificate, if PwD > 18 years of age and parents are not the guardians.
May the beneficiary also get the benefits of other scheme?
PwD should not be simultaneously enrolled under Samarth or Gharaunda scheme.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Parents or guardian are required to bring the Enrolment Form along with the originals and photocopies of the below mentioned documents:
- Enrolment form
- Birth certificate or Date of Birth proof of the PwD
- Disability certificate
- BPL certificate or Income certificate of Parents or Guardian issued by competent authority as authorized by the concerned State/ Union Territory (for LIG or BPL family)
- ID proof of parent or guardian
- Residence (Local) proof (Mandatory in case of LIG parent or guardian for parents of PwD availing transport facility)
- Declaration proof of the guardianship if PwD < or18 years of age and parents are not the guardians (OR),
- LG certificate, if PwD > 18 years of age and parents are not the guardians.