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+metatag-keywords=(divyangjan schemes, pwd schemes india, udid card, adip aids, disability scholarship, disability employment, divyangjan welfare)
+metatag-description=(Complete list of schemes for Divyangjan / %%PwD%%. UDID card, ADIP aids/appliances, scholarships, employment quota, accessibility, special allowance.)
+}}
+====== Government schemes for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) in India ======
+{{:social:auto:audience-divyangjan-pwd.png?direct&1200 |Government schemes for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) in India — RTI Wiki}}
+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** India's 2.68 crore %%PwD%% (2011 census; ~10 crore est. by NSO 2024) have **30+ central schemes** under %%RPWD%% Act 2016 (21 disability categories). **UDID card is the gateway** (free, online). **ADIP** (free aids + appliances), **scholarships** (Pre/Post-Matric, NOSGS), **employment** (4% govt reservation), **financial inclusion** (Rs 4L disability pension), **accessibility** (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan), **legal protection** (%%RPWD%% Act).
+</WRAP>
+===== Who is eligible =====
+Indian citizen with 40%+ disability certified by Medical Board (per %%RPWD%% Act 2016). 21 categories: vision/hearing/physical/intellectual/multiple/etc.
+===== Top 12 schemes =====
+==== 1. UDID (Unique Disability ID) ====
+Free national disability ID card. Online apply via state Disability Commissioner. Replaces multiple disability certs.
+  * **Where to apply:** UDID portal
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in|https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in]]
+==== 2. ADIP (Aids & Appliances) ====
+Free aids — wheelchair, prosthetics, hearing aid, white cane, Braille slates, etc. Camp-based + ALIMCO outlets.
+  * **Where to apply:** ALIMCO + State Empanelled
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://alimco.in|https://alimco.in]]
+==== 3. Pre-Matric Scholarship (%%PwD%%) ====
+Class 1-10. Rs 500/month + book + uniform allowance. Income < Rs 2.5L. Apply via NSP.
+  * **Where to apply:** NSP scholarships.gov.in
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://scholarships.gov.in|https://scholarships.gov.in]]
+==== 4. Post-Matric Scholarship (%%PwD%%) ====
+Class 11+ to %%PhD%%. Rs 1,200-1,600/month + tuition + maintenance. Income < Rs 2.5L. NSP.
+  * **Where to apply:** NSP
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://scholarships.gov.in|https://scholarships.gov.in]]
+==== 5. National Overseas Scholarship for %%PwD%% ====
+Up to Rs 80L for masters/%%PhD%% abroad. ~25 selections/year. %%PhD%%: 4 years; Masters: 2 years.
+  * **Where to apply:** Min of Social Justice
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://socialjustice.gov.in|https://socialjustice.gov.in]]
+==== 6. Disability Employment Reservation (4%) ====
+% reservation in central govt jobs (1% each for VH, HH, OH, Multi). Many states: 5%. Apply via UPSC/SSC + state PSC.
+  * **Where to apply:** UPSC / state PSC
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://upsc.gov.in|https://upsc.gov.in]]
+==== 7. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) ====
+Rs 300/month (18-79) / Rs 500/month (80+). 80%+ disability + BPL. Apply at Block Office.
+  * **Where to apply:** NSAP
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://nsap.nic.in|https://nsap.nic.in]]
+==== 8. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India) ====
+Accessibility audit + retrofit of govt buildings + transport + ICT. Complaint via Sugamya app.
+  * **Where to apply:** Sugamya Bharat App
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://sugamyabharat.gov.in|https://sugamyabharat.gov.in]]
+==== 9. National Action Plan for Skill Development of %%PwD%% ====
+Free skill training + 100% placement. NHFDC + State Disability Welfare.
+  * **Where to apply:** NHFDC
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://nhfdc.nic.in|https://nhfdc.nic.in]]
+==== 10. National Disabled Finance Development Corp (NHFDC) ====
+Loans up to Rs 25L for self-employment + education. Subsidised interest.
+  * **Where to apply:** NHFDC
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://nhfdc.nic.in|https://nhfdc.nic.in]]
+==== 11. Income Tax §80U ====
+Rs 75,000 deduction (40-79% disability) / Rs 1.25L (80%+). Self only. ITR auto-claim.
+  * **Where to apply:** Income Tax
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://www.incometax.gov.in|https://www.incometax.gov.in]]
+==== 12. Railway Concession (%%PwD%%) ====
+-75% on rail ticket. Locomotor disability + escort: 75%. ID Card via railway booking centre.
+  * **Where to apply:** IRCTC
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://www.irctc.co.in|https://www.irctc.co.in]]
+===== How to apply (general process) =====
+UDID first (online + free). Then most schemes auto-link via UDID number. Aadhaar + bank account in own name + Disability Certificate from Medical Board.
+===== Helplines =====
+  * **National Disability Helpline 14456** — multilingual
+  * **State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities** — varies
+  * **NHFDC: 0129-2287512**
+===== Common issues + how to handle =====
+  * **UDID rejected** — disability % below 40 or category mismatch. Re-apply with correct medical certificate.
+  * **ADIP wait long** — file RTI to ALIMCO regional centre + State Disability Welfare.
+  * **Job reservation not given** — file complaint to Chief Commissioner for %%PwD%% + RTI for vacancy notification.
+  * **Pension < Rs 500** — state top-up varies (Rs 500-2,000); check state welfare scheme.
+===== If a scheme is delayed or rejected — file an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-scholarship-status|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Old disability cert — convert to UDID? ====
+Yes — UDID portal accepts old certs + auto-issues new card. Free.
+==== UDID = SADAREM (Telangana)? ====
+No — SADAREM is TS state portal. UDID is national. Telangana has dual; both valid.
+==== Disability % calculation — appeal possible? ====
+Yes — Re-evaluation by state Medical Board on application. RTI for evaluation criteria.
+==== Job reservation — private sector covered? ====
+No — only govt + PSU. Private sector has DOPT directions but no reservation. Some states have private reservation.
+==== Scholarship delayed > 90 days. Fix? ====
+File RTI to Institution + DNO. Use [[:rti-for-scholarship-status|scholarship RTI generator]].
+===== Summary + what to do next =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** 12 central + state schemes available. Aadhaar + bank account in own name + community/income certificate (if applicable) is the gateway. If a scheme is delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI.
+  * **Browse all 10 audience hubs:** [[:audience:start|All audience hubs]]
+  * **How to apply step-by-step:** [[:how-to-apply:start|25 application guides]]
+  * **Track applications:** [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
+  * **If stuck — RTI Drafter:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-application-generator|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
+  * **Talk to other citizens:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI community]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
+  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|15 rejection-recovery guides]]
+  * [[:documents:start|30 documents-required checklists]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Each scheme's official portal (linked above).
+  * Ministry budget documents + scheme operational guidelines.
+  * Citizen feedback via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>audience divyangjan-pwd schemes welfare government-india}}