The scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, facilitates and supports the NGOs to promote Voluntary action for persons with disabilities. For example, Special Schools for persons with disabilities, Sheltered Workshops, Projects for the Pre-school and Early Intervention and training etc. are funded as Grant-in-aid by the Government of India.
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officers recommends the proposals along with inspection reports to the Special Commissioner for the Disabled. Special Commissioner for the Disabled in turn recommends and forwards the proposals to the Ministry for the sanction of Grant-in-aid.