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Deen Dayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme

Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities

The umbrella Central Sector Scheme of this Ministry called the "Scheme to Promote Voluntary Action for Persons with Disabilities" was revised w.e.f. 01.04.2003 and was renamed as the "Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)"

Start date1 Apr 2003
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

The Deen Dayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India that provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations working for the education and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The scheme was launched in 1999 and was revised and renamed in 2003. Objective 1. Create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice, and empowerment of persons with disabilities. 1. Encourage voluntary action for ensuring effective implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.

Benefits

The Deen Dayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) provides a wide range of benefits to persons with disabilities, including:

  1. Early intervention: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for early intervention programs for children with disabilities. These programs help to identify and address developmental delays early on, which can improve the child's long-term outcomes.
  2. Development of daily living skills: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for programs that help persons with disabilities to develop the skills they need to live independently. These programs may include training in activities such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
  3. Education: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for educational programs for children and adults with disabilities. These programs may include mainstream education, special education, and vocational training.
  4. Skill development oriented towards employability: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for skill development programs that help persons with disabilities to find employment. These programs may include training in computer skills, office skills, and trade skills.
  5. Training and awareness generation: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for training programs for staff and caregivers of persons with disabilities. These programs help to build capacity and raise awareness about disability issues.
  6. Construction and upgradation of infrastructure facilities for persons with disabilities: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for the construction and upgradation of infrastructure facilities for persons with disabilities. This may include ramps, accessible toilets, and specialized equipment.

In addition to these direct benefits, the DDRS also helps to promote the empowerment of persons with disabilities by supporting voluntary organizations that work to advocate for their rights

The following are the 9 Model Projects :-

  1. Pre-School, Early Intervention and Training Special Schools for:-
    • Children with Intellectual Disabilities
    • Children with Hearing & Speech Disabilities
    • Children with Visual Disabilities
  2. Project for Cerebral Palsied Children
  3. Project for Rehabilitation of Leprosy Cured Persons
  4. Half Way Home for Psycho-Social Rehabilitation of Treated and Controlled people with mental Illness
  5. Home Based Rehabilitation Programme/Home Management Programme
  6. Project for Community Based Rehabilitation
  7. Project for Low Vision Centers
  8. Projects for Human Resource Development

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Registration Certificate under Registration of Societies Act
  • Registration Certificate under PWD Act 1995/RPwD Act, 2016
  • Details of the Managing/Executive Committee
  • Attested copy of Rent Agreement indicating validity period and details of accommodation available
  • Location of the project
  • Staff List
  • Certificate of Special Education
  • List of Beneficiaries
  • Total Budget Estimate
  • List of Assets (moveable & immovable)
  • Annual Report/Progress Report
  • Statement of Accounts (Consolidated and for the project being funded under the scheme) - Balance Sheet, Receipt & Payment Statement and Income & Expenditure Statement
  • Item-wise breakup of expenditure
  • Utilization Certificate
  • Resolution
  • Indemnity Bond
  • Authorization letter for sending grants-in-aid directly into the Bank Account

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline
  1. All applications by NGOs seeking Grant-in-aid (GIA) should have register themselves on NGO Darpan portal of NITI Aayog.
  2. Get the Unique ID.
  3. Now apply through on-line process on the online E-Anudaanportal of the Ministry.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Launched
1 Apr 2003