Disability Resources
Essential information and resources for persons with disabilities in India.
Rights & Laws
Disability Certificate
How to Get UDID Card:
- Visit nearest government hospital
- Medical Board assessment
- Receive disability percentage certificate
- Apply for UDID card online
Government Schemes
- ADIP Scheme: Subsidized assistive devices
- National Pension: For persons with 80%+ disability
- State Pensions: Vary by state (₹600-2,500/month)
- Education Scholarships: For disabled students
- Check Your Eligibility →
Accessibility Standards
Wheelchair Ramp Standards:
- Slope ratio: 1:12 (ADA compliant)
- Width: Minimum 36 inches
- Handrails: Required on both sides
- Landing platforms: Every 30 feet
All Central Government Schemes for Persons with Disabilities
Comprehensive list of all major central government schemes, benefits, and programs
Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Provides aids and appliances to persons with disabilities at subsidized rates
Benefits
- •Wheelchairs, tricycles, and motorized vehicles
- •Hearing aids and cochlear implants
- •Visual aids and Braille devices
- •Prosthetic and orthotic devices
- •Up to ₹10,000 subsidy (50-100% based on income)
Eligibility
- •40% or more disability certified by Medical Board
- •Monthly income below ₹20,000 (for 100% subsidy)
- •Valid Disability Certificate
- •Indian citizen
How to Apply:
Apply through District Social Welfare Office or online portal with disability certificate, income proof, and doctor prescription
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Supports NGOs running rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities
Benefits
- •Funding for rehabilitation centers
- •Special schools for disabled children
- •Vocational training programs
- •Community-based rehabilitation
- •Grants up to ₹50 lakhs per project
Eligibility
- •Registered NGOs with 3+ years experience
- •Focus on disability rehabilitation
- •Proper infrastructure and qualified staff
- •Transparent accounting systems
How to Apply:
NGOs apply online through DEPwD portal with project proposal, registration documents, and financial statements
Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
National database and unique identity card for persons with disabilities
Benefits
- •Single document for all disability benefits
- •Online verification of disability status
- •Access to government schemes
- •Facilitates benefit delivery
- •Valid across India
Eligibility
- •Any person with disability (no minimum percentage)
- •Valid disability certificate
- •Aadhaar card
- •Indian resident
How to Apply:
Register online at UDID portal with Aadhaar, disability certificate, and photographs. Card issued after verification
Scheme for Implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Implements provisions of RPwD Act 2016 including awareness and accessibility
Benefits
- •Accessibility audits of government buildings
- •Sign language interpreter training
- •Awareness campaigns
- •Research and statistics on disability
- •Legal aid and rights protection
Eligibility
- •All persons with disabilities
- •Government departments
- •Educational institutions
- •Public service providers
How to Apply:
State governments and institutions apply for grants to implement accessibility and awareness programs
Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Makes public spaces, transport, and ICT accessible to persons with disabilities
Benefits
- •Accessible government buildings
- •Barrier-free public transport
- •Accessible websites and mobile apps
- •Audits of 1,662 government buildings
- •Training for accessibility professionals
Eligibility
- •All persons with disabilities benefit
- •Government departments must comply
- •Public transport operators
- •Website owners (government)
How to Apply:
Complaints about inaccessibility can be filed online. Government bodies must submit compliance reports
National Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Financial assistance for education of students with disabilities
Benefits
- •Pre-matric scholarship: ₹1,000-3,000 per year
- •Post-matric scholarship: ₹2,000-10,000 per year
- •Books and stationery allowance
- •Top class education for meritorious students
- •Covers tuition and maintenance
Eligibility
- •40% or more disability
- •Studying in recognized institution
- •Family income below ₹2.5 lakhs per year
- •Valid disability certificate
- •Age appropriate for course
How to Apply:
Apply online through National Scholarship Portal with disability certificate, income proof, and admission documents
Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Health insurance coverage for persons with disabilities
Benefits
- •Coverage up to ₹1 lakh per year
- •Covers entire family of disabled person
- •Cashless treatment at network hospitals
- •Pre and post hospitalization expenses
- •Premium paid by government
Eligibility
- •40% or more disability
- •BPL families
- •Valid disability certificate
- •Not covered under other government health schemes
How to Apply:
Apply through District Disability Rehabilitation Centre with disability certificate and BPL card
Railway Concession for Disabled Persons
Ministry of Railways
Concessional rail travel for persons with disabilities
Benefits
- •50% discount for disabled person
- •50% discount for one escort
- •Available in all classes
- •Valid across India
- •No income limit
Eligibility
- •40% or more disability
- •Valid disability certificate or UDID card
- •Must carry certificate while traveling
How to Apply:
Show disability certificate at booking counter or upload while booking online. Concession applied automatically
Frequently Asked Questions
Need Help?
For more information about disability rights, benefits, and services:
- • Contact your District Social Welfare Office
- • Call National Helpline: 1800-233-5956
- • Visit your state disability commissioner office
- • Use our free calculators and tools for planning