About 2.68 Crore people living with one or the other form of physical disability in India. Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are often considered as a burden, but performance of India at Paralympics games shows us their true potential, if such persons are given with proper environment.
Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Project
It was launched in 2018 with the objective of creating a National Database for Persons with Disability (PwDs). It will achieve the objective by issuing Unique Disability ID card along with Disability certificate to beneficiary.
Inclusive India Initiative
Challenges
Solutions
Sugamya Pustakalaya
It is an online library for persons with visual disabilities launched in 2016. The library houses publications across diverse subjects and languages multiple accessible formats.
Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan/ Accessible India Campaign
It was launched in 2015 with the objective of achieving universal accessibility for PwDs.
Some Issues and Suggestions
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)
DDRS is a Central Sector Scheme which is being implemented since 1999 for providing financial assistance to NGOs working for education and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. This scheme was revised in 2018 and the revised scheme is being implemented since 1st April 2018.
District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) Scheme
It started as an outreach programme of Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E), but post-passage of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and assessing its impact it was reinstated as planned scheme.