Disha Foundation
Disha’s motto is to light as many lives as possible and as it signifies, our mission is to make a positive change in the lives of as many needy as possible, by means of education, support and empowerment.
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Survivor’s Story : Abha Khetarpal’s Journey
If only the fittest member of the species can survive, then I have managed to survive under such acute and intense condition, proving that I am the fittest. As far as my own set of beliefs is concerned, I developed resilience. Like a rubber ball I bounced back from all the adversities of physical, mental and emotional pains. You may call it my obstinacy or strong desire to LIVE.
Disability Pension
Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of disability pension/family pension-recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission. Death or disability due to natural causes not attributable to Government service Examples would be chronic ailments like heart and renal diseases, prolonged illness, accidents while not on duty, etc.
Grant-in-Aid Schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Under the scheme, assistance is given to NGOs up to the extent of 100 per cent for running training courses for teachers in the area of cerebral palsy and mental retardation. Both recurring and non-recurring items are considered for sanction.
Transfers and Postings Schemes
Posting of Physically handicapped candidates The undersigned is directed to say that a suggestion has been made that physically handicapped candidates appointed under the Government should preferably be posted in their native places or at least in their native district. The matter has been examined carefully.
Promotions for Employees with disabilities
promotion policies for employees with physical handicaps as the same as those who are in the SC/ST category. This would provide useful information for many who write in regarding their future in the careers they choose
Economic assistance by Public sector banks
Under the schemes of public sector banks for the welfare of physically handicapped persons, differential interest rates are available to physically handicapped persons as well as institutions working for the welfare of the handicapped.
Exemption for Examinations and Application Fee
Physically handicapped persons – Exemption from payment of examination fee and application fee – Government of India Ministry of Personnel & Training Admn, Reforms and Public Grievances & Pension Department of Personnel & Training
Special Provisions for the Blind and Partially Sighted
Special Provisions for the Blind and Partially Sighted in Government Offices. Ministries and Departments were requested to ensure that as far as possible the entire work of recanning of chairs in Government of India offices should be done by the blind persons in consultation with the Vocational Rehabilitation Centres and Special Employment Exchanges for the physically handicapped.
Reservations- Provisions in ‘A’ and ‘B’ category jobs
Reservation for the physically handicapped persons in Group A and B posts/ services under the Central Govt. The undersigned is directed to state that Section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 provides that Government shall appoint in every establishment such percentage of vacancies not less than 3% for persons or class of persons with disability of which 1% each shall be reserved for persons suffering from