The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment aims at helping the disabled persons by bringing suitable, durable, scientifically- manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances within their reach through a scheme
The degree of disability should be at least 40% in order to be eligible for any concession/benefits. All persons with Mental Retardatation are eligible for concessions/benefits.
A special recruitment drive was recently launched to monitor and ensure filling up of all backlog of vacancies identified and reserved for the differently abled persons.
National Policy For Persons with Disabilities
* National Policy for Persons with Disabilities has been announced in February, 2006. You can have access to English & Hindi Version.Campus2
* The National Policy recognizes that Persons with Disabilities are valuable human resource for the country and seeks to create an environment that provides them equal opportunities, protection of their rights and full participation in society. The focus of the policy is on (a) Prevention of Disabilities and (b) Rehabilitation Measures.