The Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 indicates that differently-abled persons should have access to education at all levels. In the higher education sector, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is supporting universities and colleges in the country to involve in special education activities.
The scheme aims to promote a novel skilling ecosystem in the country, the programme/scheme would incentivize the cost of the eligible course(s) concerned, providing authentic and accredited certifications that are acceptable in the industry.
A Scheme “Free Coaching for Students with Disabilities” was initiated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the “Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment”.
Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme “Mukhyamantri Aadharbhut Shiksha Prashikshan Sahayata Yojana” for Building and other construction worker on 29 March 2023.
In the year 1984, Rajasthan Government started a scholarship to encourage the education of the Schedule Tribe.
The scheme “Sugamya Pustakalaya” is a unique resource providing reading material in accessible formats (Braille, audio, large print, digital, e-books) to visually impaired and print-disabled individuals across India, offering both free individual membership and paid institutional membership.
Chhattisgarh state Government started a scheme “Asangathit Karmakar Ke Bachcho Hetu Chhatravriti Yojana” for unorganized worker on 10 April 2018
The scheme provides free pre-examination training to eligible candidates for various competitive exams to enhance their preparation and improve their chances of success.
“Jan Nayak Pustakalaya evam Digital Adhyan Kendra” scheme aims to develop all Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Hostels, other backward class welfare hostels, and OBC girls’ hostels across the state.
Madhya Pradesh State government started a scheme “Mukhyamantri Baal Aashirwad Yojana” for orphan youngsters.
A Scheme “National Fellowship For Students With Disabilities” was initiated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the “Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment”.
Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme “Mahila Kamgar Kaushal Unnayan Evan Theka Shramik, Hamaal Tatha Ghareloo Mahila Kamgaar Parivar Sashaktikaran Yojana” for unorganized worker on 11 March 2015.
AICTE- Technical University Joint Training Programs for Teachers has been launched to train faculty members to prepare them for being successful in a knowledge society.
The Indira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Koshal Sanvardhan Yojana, offered by the Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL), provides free training in spoken English and personality development for women and girls.
The Scheme has been formulated to help visually challenged permanent teachers to pursue teaching and research with the help of a Reader and by using teaching and learning aids by way of providing Reader’s Allowance and funds for the purchase of Braille books, recorded materials etc.
The Exposure Visits to the Assam Legislative Assembly scheme was introduced in the budget speech during the first Budget Session in July 2016. It aims to provide an opportunity for Political Science students in Assam to visit and observe the functioning of the Assam Legislative Assembly.
“Samaveshit Shiksha Yojana” aims to provide inclusive education support and special facilities to children with special needs aged 6 to 18 years studying in government schools from Classes 1 to 12.