Vikaas-Day Care Scheme For Person with Disability Children
Day care for children with disabilities 10+ · vocational skills · National Trust 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.
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
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Vikaas Centres receive government funding to provide day care and vocational training to PwD children — if you build assistive technology, adaptive learning tools, or vocational training content, these centres are structured institutional buyers with National Trust backing.
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
- Not available to those simultaneously enrolled in the Samarth or Gharaunda scheme
How to Apply
- Visit the nearest Vikaas Centre — find the list at thenationaltrust.gov.in/content/centre-sanctioned-list.php.
- Bring the enrolment form and originals/photocopies of required documents to the centre.
- An Individual Assessment Test is conducted for children aged 10–14.
- Based on assessment: children fit for school are guided to appropriate options; others enrol in the day care programme.
- For children aged 15 and above, a vocational skills assessment is conducted and appropriate skill modules are assigned.
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
- Enrolment form (obtained at the Vikaas Centre)
- Birth certificate or date of birth proof
- Disability certificate (from competent medical authority)
- Aadhaar card of child and parent/guardian
- Passport-size photographs