Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)

iAbout This Scheme

DDRS provides financial assistance to NGOs for establishing and running special schools, vocational training centres, rehabilitation homes, and community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programmes for persons with disabilities. It supports education, skill training, and community integration of PwDs.

🎁Key Benefits

Grants-in-aid to NGOs for special schools for disabled children
Vocational training and rehabilitation centres
Community-based rehabilitation programmes
Day care and residential homes for severely disabled
Half-way homes for mentally ill persons

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Persons with disabilities (all types)
2
NGOs/trusts registered for at least 3 years can apply for grants

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📝How to Apply

1

NGO applies for grant

NGO submits grant application to MoSJE/DEPwD with project proposal

2

Ministry Approval

DEPwD evaluates and approves grant to NGO

3

Beneficiary Enrolment

PwD individuals enrol at the NGO-run special school or rehabilitation centre

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who can set up a DDRS-funded centre?

Registered NGOs and voluntary organisations meeting DEPwD eligibility criteria can apply for DDRS grants.