Lok Sabha Question No. 25 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Rehabilitation Schemes for Divyangjans
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Prataprao  Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMNET DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 25 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2021

## Rehabilitation Schemes for Divyangjans

## 25. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of divyangjans in the country aS on date, State-wise specially in Maharashtra;
- (c) the funds allocated to the States particularly in Maharashtra under these schemes during the last three years till date, State-wise; and
- b) the details of the rehabilitation schemes launched by the Government for such persons;
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to provide assistance to minimise the problems faced by the divyangjans in their day-to-day life? special being

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

(a) As per Census 2011, there are 2.68 crore Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the country. Statewise details are at Annexure-I.

(b The details of' the Rehabilitation Schemes launched by the Government for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are at Annexure-II

The Government implements various Central Sector Schemes for the rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for which funds are not allocated t0 the States

The Government has enacted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act; 2016 which came into force 19.04.2017. The Act provides   various rights & entitlements   for  Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) & mandates the appropriate Government t0 take measures t0 promote education skill development, social security. health, rehabilitation and recreation for PwDs so that\_ can enjoy their  rights   equally with others. The Act provides provision for   Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (disability of 40% or more) which, inter-alia, includes reservation in seats in Government Government aided higher educational institution,  reservation in Government   jobs; reservation in allotment of agricultural land/housing/developmental program; poverty alleviation schemes allotment of land on concessional rates for setting up of business etc. In  addition, the Government implements various Schemes for the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). details of which are at Annexure-II on they special

Annexure referred t0 in reply to (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 25 to be answered on 02.02.2021 regarding Rehabilitation  Schemes for Divyangjans raised by SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV. part

## State-wise number\_of Persons\_with Disabilities\_(PwDs)

| No.   | State/UT                    | Number of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs _   |
|-------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
|       | Jammu and Kashmir           | 361153                                        |
|       | Himachal Pradesh            | 155316                                        |
| 3     | Punjab                      | 654063                                        |
| 4     | Chandigarh                  | 14796                                         |
| 5     | Uttarakhand                 | 185272                                        |
| 6     | Haryana                     | 546374                                        |
| 7     | NCT of Delhi                | 234882                                        |
| 8     | Rajasthan                   | 1563694                                       |
| 9     | Uttar Pradesh               | 4157514                                       |
| 10    | Bihar                       | 2331009                                       |
| 11    | Sikkim                      | 18187                                         |
| 12    | Arunachal Pradesh           | 26734                                         |
| 13    | Nagaland                    | 29631                                         |
| 14    | Manipur                     | 58547                                         |
| 15    | Mizoram                     | 15160                                         |
| 16    | Tripura                     | 64346                                         |
| 17    | Meghalaya                   | 44317                                         |
| 18    | Assam                       | 480065                                        |
| 19    | West Bengal                 | 2017406                                       |
| 20    | Jharkhand                   | 769980                                        |
| 21    | Odisha                      | 1244402                                       |
| 22    | Chhattisgarh                | 624937                                        |
| 23    | Madhya Pradesh              | 1551931                                       |
|       | Gujarat                     | 1092302                                       |
| 25    | Daman and Diu               | 2196                                          |
| 26    | Dadra and Nagar Haveli      | 3294                                          |
| 27    | Maharashtra                 | 2963392                                       |
| 28    | Andhra Pradesh              | 2266607                                       |
| 29    | Karnataka                   | 1324205                                       |
| 30    | Goa                         | 33012                                         |
| 31    | Lakshadweep                 | 1615                                          |
| 32    | Kerala                      | 761843                                        |
| 33    | Tamil Nadu                  | 1179963                                       |
| 34    | Puducherry                  | 30189                                         |
| 35    | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 6660                                          |
|       | INDIA                       | 26,814,994                                    |

Annexure\_referred to\_in\_reply answered on 02.02.2021 regarding Rehabilitation Schemes for Divyangjans raised by Shri Prataprao Jadhav

## Brief  of the major   schemes of Department of  Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)

## 1. Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS):

Under this Central Sector Scheme financial  assistance is provided to Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and District   Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs) for the welfare of' Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

## 2. Assistance to Disabled Persons Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP): for

Under this Scheme, funds are released to various Implementing Agencies to assist the eligible persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern; standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhancing their economie potential.

## 3 . Scheme for the Implementation of Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (SIPDA):

Under   this umbrella Scheme, financial assistance is  provided various   activities outlined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. The major components of the Scheme are as follows:

## (4) Accessible India Campaign (AIC):

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act; 2016 mandates accessibility under Sections 40 to 46 of the Act: With a view to creating barrier free environment for independent and safe living of implemented under 3 pillars of built up environment, transportation system and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) being

## (I) National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs):

The Government launched the National Action Plan (NAP) for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in March; 2015 for skilling of PwDs through a network of empanelled training partners   (ETPs) comprising Government organizations (National   Institutes National   Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation/Composite Regional Centres/Other Government Organisations) and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)

## Creation of barrier free environment for Persons with Disabilities:

Under this Scheme funds are provided to the States/UTs for creation of barrier free environment by mainly providing lifts, ramps, accessible toilets, tactile flooring and accessible websites

## (IV) Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Project:

Under this project, the Government is creating (PwDs) and issuing unique identification cards to them.

## 4. Scholarships for Students with Disabilities:

This umbrella Scheme has six components namely; Pre-matrie (Classes IX & X) Post-matric (Classes XI to Post Graduate Degree/Diploma), Class Education (Graduate and Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in notified Institute of Excellence in Education). National Fellowship (M. PhilPh D in Indian Universities), National Overseas Scholarship (Master   Degree and Ph: D in Foreign Universities) and Free  Coaching (for  competitive   exams for group A and B posts and entrance examinations for admission t0 technical and professional courses) Top