Persons with Disabilities
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched several schemes to support Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in India. The Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme offers up to ₹1 lakh coverage without pre-insurance medical tests. The PM-JAY scheme provides cashless health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year for over
Housing
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has extended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) scheme until December 31, 2025, to provide housing assistance to urban beneficiaries, with a focus on persons with disabilities (PwDs). Although there is no formal reservation for PwDs, the scheme prioritizes their allotment. PMAY-U 2.
Solar Power Plant
A 54 kW solar power plant was inaugurated at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities in New Delhi. Launched by Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal, the initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability and energy self-reliance. The plant, developed in collaboration with Legrand India, is expected to reduce
Inclusive Education
A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in New Delhi between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to promote inclusive education for persons with disabilities. The collaboration aims to establish a
Artificial Intelligence
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing the 'AI for Empowering PwDs' conference on May 30, 2025, in Bengaluru. This event aims to highlight the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in creating inclusive and assistive solutions for persons with disabilities. It will feature key launches, panel