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Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme
A central scheme providing financial assistance to voluntary organizations (NGOs) to facilitate rehabilitation and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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Key Highlights
Grant-in-Aid for NGOs
Financial support covering salaries, equipment, and rent for runs of special schools and rehab centers.
Diverse Project Support
Funds early intervention, pre-schools, vocational training, and psycho-social rehabilitation projects.
Typical DDRS Grant Allocations
How sanctioned funds are typically distributed across key operational costs
Covers monthly honorarium to special educators, therapists, and support workers.
Procuring specialized training aids, prosthetics, and digital tools.
Building rent, direct nutrition/food for residential students, and utility bills.
Who is eligible
- The organization meets operating eligibility criteria for running welfare projects.
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020
Who is not eligible
- DDRS requires an operating voluntary organization or rehabilitation project.
How to apply
Project Proposal Submission
NGOs submit project proposals online through the dedicated NGO portal.
State Government Recommendation
State Social Welfare Department evaluates the organization and inspects projects to provide recommendations.
Grant Allocation
The Ministry verifies recommendations and sanctions grant-in-aid direct to the organization's account.
Sources
- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of IndiaMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
The Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) is a flagship central scheme under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme provides grant-in-aid to voluntary organizations (NGOs) for running projects like special schools, vocational training centers, half-way homes, and early intervention centers, ensuring rehabilitation, education, and social empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).