Special Campaign 5.0
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) is set to participate in Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, focusing on the disposal of pending matters. The campaign aims to enhance accountability and transparency in governance, with a special emphasis on cleanliness and digitization. Nodal
Integrative Rehabilitation
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, through the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), has partnered with the Ministry of AYUSH to promote integrative rehabilitation for persons with disabilities (PwDs). This collaboration includes research projects leveraging traditional Indian healing practices such as Ayurveda and Yoga to enhance
Recognition of Prior Learning
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is launching Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification Programs to enhance inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). This initiative includes training for educators and distribution of assistive devices to 40,000 beneficiaries. The RPL programs aim to improve teaching standards and promote
Purple Fest 2025
The Purple Fest 2025, held on September 11 at Amity University, Noida, saw over 1,800 participants celebrating inclusivity and empowerment for persons with disabilities. The event featured cultural and sporting activities, including an inclusive cricket match between students and deaf participants. Special schools showcased talents, and entrepreneurship stalls provided
Legal Aid
The Ministry of Law and Justice highlights the legal aid entitlements for persons with disabilities under the LSA Act, 1987. In 2023-24, 11,591 beneficiaries with disabilities received legal aid, representing 0.74% of total beneficiaries. NALSA is implementing specific schemes, including the 2024 scheme for mentally ill and intellectually
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