Government schemes for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) in India

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	+	metatag-description=(Complete list of schemes for Divyangjan / %%PwD%%. UDID card, ADIP aids/appliances, scholarships, employment quota, accessibility, special allowance.)
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	+	====== Government schemes for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) in India ======
	+	{{ :social:auto:audience-divyangjan-pwd.png?direct&1200 }}
	+
	+	<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%) ====
	+	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%%) ====
	+	50-75% 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>
	+	1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
	+	2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
	+	3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
	+	4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
	+	5. 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}}

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