Disability (Divyangjan) Government Schemes List (2026)
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Verified Welfare & Subsidy Programs
ADIP Scheme (Assistance for Purchase/Fitting of Aids & Appliances)
Provides free assistive aids like tricycles, wheelchairs, crutches, hearing aids, and smart canes to needy PwDs.
Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card
National database for PwDs to issue a single Unique Disability ID card for claiming state and central benefits.
Disability Certificate (RPwD Act, 2016)
Official government certification under the RPwD Act 2016 verifying the type and percentage of disability.
Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme (UP)
Distributes free motorized tricycles to students and working PwDs in Uttar Pradesh with severe locomotive disabilities.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)
Provides a monthly pension of Rs. 300 to Rs. 500 to persons with severe or multiple disabilities below poverty line.
Bihar Disability Pension Scheme
Provides a monthly financial assistance of Rs. 400 to disabled individuals under the Social Security Pension Scheme.
NIRAMAYA Health Insurance Scheme
Health insurance scheme by National Trust providing affordable health cover up to Rs. 1 Lakh for persons with developmental disabilities.
Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan)
A nationwide flagship programme to achieve universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in built environments, public transportation, and information and communication technology ecosystems.
Nirashrit Divyang Bharan-Poshan Anudan Yojana (Uttar Pradesh)
Uttar Pradesh provides a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to domiciled persons with 40% or more disability whose family income falls below prescribed limits.
Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Yojana (Bihar)
Bihar government scheme providing motorized tricycles, cochlear implant funding, and assistive devices to residents with disabilities to enhance mobility and education access.
Artificial Limbs & Assistive Devices Grant Scheme (UP)
Provides financial grants up to Rs. 10,000 for purchase of modern artificial limbs and assistive tools.
National Fund for Persons with Disabilities
Financial assistance to PwDs for higher education, vocational training, and specialized medical treatments.
Inclusive Education under Samagra Shiksha
Support for student aids, customized curricula, and specialized teachers to ensure inclusive schooling.
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)
Financial assistance to NGOs and voluntary organizations for running special schools, vocational training, and rehabilitation centres.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (Bihar)
State-funded scholarship program supporting disabled students from primary schools to universities.
District Disability Welfare Office Services (Bihar)
Nodal centers at every Bihar district HQ for legal guardianship, residential care, and grievance redressal.
Marriage Incentive Scheme for PwDs (UP)
Provides cash incentives up to Rs. 35,000 for marriages where one or both spouses are disabled.
Bihar Free Aids & Appliances Distribution
Organizes camps for distribution of crutches, prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, and wheelchairs.
Self-Employment Assistance & Loan Assistance (UP)
Subsidized loan assistance linked to NHFDC for setting up shops, tailoring units, or small kiosks in UP.
Free Coaching Scheme for PwDs
Funding for students with disabilities to enroll in premium coaching classes for competitive exams.
Bihar Self-Employment & NHFDC-linked Loan Scheme
Provides low-interest business loans to disabled youth for setup of Kirana shops, cyber cafes, or animal husbandry.
Special Schools & Vocational Training Support (UP)
Operates specialized residential schools for blind, deaf, and intellectually disabled children with free computer training.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Centrally funded scholarship for students with disabilities pursuing studies from Class 11 up to Post-Graduation.
SIPDA Scheme (Implementation of RPwD Act)
Funding to state governments and universities for creating barrier-free infrastructure and accessible websites.
NHFDC Loan Schemes for Divyangjan Entrepreneurs
Subsidized loan assistance to PwDs for starting small businesses, agricultural activities, or pursuing professional education.
National Trust Schemes (Disha, Vikaas, Samarth & Gharaunda)
Provides early intervention, daycare, respite care, and group home facilities for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Top Class Education Scheme for Students with Disabilities
Full financial support to students with disabilities pursuing graduate/postgraduate education in premium institutions like IITs, IIMs, and AIIMS.
National Overseas Scholarship for PwDs
Provides financial assistance to selected students with disabilities for pursuing Master's or Ph.D. abroad.
National Action Plan for Skill Development of PwDs (NAP-SDP)
Skill training program offering employment-linked training courses customized for persons with disabilities.
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) – Disability Screening
Health screening for children from birth to 18 years for early detection of 4Ds: Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental Delays.
District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs)
District-level centres providing comprehensive rehabilitation services, assistive devices, and UDID registration for persons with benchmark disabilities across India.
Scholarship Schemes for Students with Disabilities (Uttar Pradesh)
Provides monthly stipends and hosteller allowances to domiciled students with disabilities from Class 1 through university level to promote educational retention.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Centrally sponsored scholarship providing financial assistance to students with disabilities studying in Classes 9 and 10 to reduce pre-matric drop-out rates.