Detailed information about the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and its various social welfare activities is given. Users can find information pertaining to schemes for schedule castes, scheduled tribes, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and victim of substance abuse etc. Details of Constitutional provisions and Acts, Rules etc. are also given. Information about grant-in-aid to NGOs and partnership system with various NGOs is also provided. Downloadable forms for various schemes and programmes are also available.
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Format for list of beneficiaries assisted by the voluntary organisations working in the field of disabilities
Get the Format for list of beneficiaries assisted by the voluntary organisations working in the field of disabilities by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. This form is meant for voluntary organisations working for persons with disabilities. Users can download the form and use it further.
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Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers
Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) provides financial benefits to the manual scavengers for their rehabilitation in alternative occupations. This is a Centrally funded scheme provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Manual Scavengers and their dependents are eligible to avail the Scheme. Users can contact National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) for further...
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Format for details of Office-bearers or Managing Committee of the organization working in the field of disabilities
Get format for details of Office-bearers or Managing Committee of the organization working in the field of disabilities provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users need to provide information such name of the organisation, address of the project, name of the member of the Managing Committee, their occupation, address, educational qualification, etc. Users can download the form and use it further.
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Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme to promote Voluntary Action for Persons with Disabilities (DDRS Scheme) aims to create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice and empowerment of persons with disabilities. This is a centrally funded scheme provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. All registered organizations or institutions are eligible to avail the Scheme. Users can contact...
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Scheduled Caste Welfare Division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Get information about the Scheduled Caste Welfare Division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Details of schemes and programmes for the welfare Scheduled Castes are given. Users can also find information related to policies, Acts, Rules, Codes and Circulars etc. Downloadable forms are available. States wise lists of scheduled castes are provided. Contact details of officials are given.
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Welfare of Backward Classes Division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The Backward Classes Division of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment looks after the welfare of Other Backward Classes in the country. Information on welfare schemes, programmes, organisations and policies is provided. Users can download forms to apply for various schemes and programmes. Contact details of officials are also provided.
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Website of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
The Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities takes steps to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities. Users can find acts, guidelines, publications, success stories, etc. related to differently abled persons. Employment notifications are also available. Detailed information on how to file a complaint with the Commissioner is also provided.
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NIRAMAYA Scheme
This scheme is to provide affordable Health Insurance to persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
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Information on Cochlear Implant Scheme
The cochlear implant is a prosthetic device, a part of which is surgically implanted inside the cochlea. Cochlear implants have been found to be beneficial for children and adults with severe to profound hearing loss and steeply sloping hearing loss who do not benefit adequately with hearing aids but have an intact auditory nerve.
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Information on ADIP Scheme
The ADIP Scheme is in operation since 1981 with the main objective to assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their economic potential. Assistive devices are given to PwDs with an aim to improve their independent...
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SAHYOGI Scheme
A scheme to set up Caregiver Cells (CGCs) for training and creating skilled workforce of caregivers to care for Person with Disabilities (PwD) and their families.
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Website of National Helpdesk for Prevention of Atrocities
A National Toll-free IN no. "18002021989" and shortcode "14566" allotted where citizens can make a call from any landline or mobile number to get their grievances registered, get information about the Acts and status of the complaints. Helpdesk operators will reply to the call in the local language/Hindi /English as per the need. Citizens can also visit the web portal for registration of complaints, knowing status, Statistics of atrocities,...
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PRERNA Scheme
A marketing scheme to create viable & wide spread channels for sale of products and services produced by persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities.
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Website of Disability Education & Engagement Portal for Access to Knowledge (DEEPAK)
Disability Knowledge Portal offers a special vertical for all information and resources regarding disabilities in India and across the world.
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SAMBHAV Scheme
This is a scheme to setup additional resource centres in each city, to collate and collect the Aids, software and other form of assistive devices.