Disability Schemes in India (List)

Mukhya Mantri Divyangjan Udyami Yojana

Bihar government’s Mukhya Mantri Divyangjan Udyami Yojana helps specially-abled persons. It offers a ₹5 lakh interest-free loan and ₹5 lakh subsidy to start their own businesses.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Accident Insurance Scheme – Uttarakhand

Under this scheme, fish farmers are provided insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh in case of accidental death/total permanent disability, ₹2.5 lakh for partial disability, & ₹50,000 for hospitalization. No premium is required to be paid by fish farmers, entire cost of the insurance is fully borne by Dept.

Aravanaippu Illam

The scheme “Aravanaippu Illam” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to take care of persons who are lacking basic needs & proper care in society, and to maintain them in a safe living condition.

Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons

The scheme “Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, a fixed sum ₹ 300/- per month shall be paid as Transport Allowance to the differently abled individuals.

Supply of Invalid Carriages (Motorized Tri-cycles) to the Persons With Disabilities

“Supply of Invalid Carriages (Motorized Tri-cycles) to the Persons With Disabilities” by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry is introduced to supply invalid carriages (motorised tricycles) free of cost to the differently abled persons engaged in gainful employment or pursuing education.

Supply of Prosthetic Appliances to Differently Abled Persons

The scheme “Supply of Prosthetic Appliances to Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, prosthetic appliances are supplied to differently-abled persons free of cost to minimize the mobility challenges experienced by them.

Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person

The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide monthly financial assistance to Persons with Disability to maintain their minimum standard of living.

Additional Pension to 100% Disabled Ex-Serviceman having Children

The scheme provides an additional pension to 100% disabled ex-servicemen who were members of the Armed Forces & have been released from service due to 100% disability or permanent incapacity to work, provided the disability or incapacity is attributable to service.

Small Business in Service/Trading Sector for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan Swavalamban Yojana)

The scheme offers loans up to ₹50 lakhs for self-employment to disabled persons in sectors like Agriculture, Small Business/Artisan & Traditional Occupations, Transport & Service Sectors, etc. Eligible individuals can access loans with interest rates ranging from 5% to 9% per annum.

Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The “Assistance in Case of Accidents” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the beneficiary in case of hospitalization and becoming disabled due to an accident.

Marriage Grant for the Marriage of the Daughter of War Disabled Ex-Servicemen above 50% Disability

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹21,000/- is provided for the marriage of each dependent daughter of war-disabled ex-servicemen whose disability has been assessed above 50%, for up to two daughters who are at least 18 years old.

Hospitalisation Relief Scheme

This scheme was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Department Telangana financial assistance is provided to construction workers who suffer temporary disabilities due to accidents or diseases & hospitalized for five or more days.

Potency Development Plan

The objective of this scheme is to increase the mobility of all eligible PwDs of the state by providing them artificial limbs/assistive devices. The scheme provides artificial limbs/assistive devices worth up to ₹6,900/- to PwDs of 40% or more, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria.

Artificial Limbs and Assistive Devices Supply Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to increase the mobility of persons with disabilities by reducing impact of their disabilities. The scheme provides artificial limbs/assistive devices worth up to ₹6,900/- to persons with disabilities of 40% or more, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria.

Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Scheme (Sambal)

The State government of Bihar launched the “Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Scheme (Sambal) ” scheme with the aim of improving the lives of Disable persons. Financial assistance is provided by the government through these schemes.

Vijayamritham Scheme – Cash Award For Meritorious Children With Disabilities

The scheme “Vijayamritham Scheme – Cash Award for Meritorious Children with Disabilities” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Matru Jyothi – Financial Assistance For PwD Mothers

The scheme “Matru Jyothi – Financial Assistance for PwD Mothers” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Attendance Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students with Disabilities of Rural Areas

The objective of this scheme is to uplift the status of the girls with disabilities in the rural areas & also to make them reliant by paying incentives in the form of Attendance Scholarship to these girls.

Supply of Radio to the Blind Persons

“Supply of Radio to the Blind Persons” was launched by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry. In this scheme, a radio is provided to the blind person for recreation. The applicant should have disability of 40% or above, and should be a Native/Resident of Puducherry.