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Centre launches new portal for disability welfare scheme proposalsThe central government introduces a new online portal. It streamlines applications for the Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme. The ...
Subsidy of Rs 20k each to gig workers: Tamil Nadu BudgetTamil Nadu's 2025-26 Budget introduces a Rs 20,000 subsidy for 2,000 gig workers to buy new e-scooters. A group insurance scheme will secur...
Why the Budget needs to do something ‘special’ in healthcareThe number of individuals with disability is expected to rise and as per WHO, 21% of the population across various continents have some dis...
How to plan your finances for a special needs childIn the second part of this new series on special situations, ET Wealth explains how to secure the long-term financial future of your differ...
Assam to come up with skill university with an investment of Rs 1000 croreThis project is scheduled to be completed by September 2026. Government of Assam is also exploring partnership arrangements with countries ...
A humble endeavour: Sri Sathya Sai University facilitates samaritans who brought a positive change in the societyA toast to the selfless work of the winners of the Sri Sathya Sai Award for Human Excellence 2019.
400 participants from 27 states gear up to compete at IndiaSkills 2018More than 400 participants across 27 states will showcase their talent across 46 skills, 10 traditional skills and 4 demo skills.
Centre plans halfway homes for those cured of mental illnessA beginning will be made with the setting up of National Institute for Mental Health Rehabilitation in Bhopal.
Devices for disabled taxed at concessional 5% rate: GovernmentThe government today said that assistive devices for the physically-challenged will be charged at a concessional 5 per cent.
Disability Bill: A look at the key amendmentsThe new piece of legislation will replace the persons with disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection Of Rights And Full Participation) ...
India to provide unique ID card to persons with disabilitiesThis would also enable govt to have genuine and real time data on disability covering various aspects such as level of education, income, e...
Draft bill seeks to decriminalise beggaryThe government has drafted a bill that seeks to decriminalise beggary and offer a life of dignity to the beggars, homeless.
Manipal Foundation and City & Guilds Group partner for skill developmentThey have announced a joint scholarship programme in India. Students can apply for scholarships in engineering and manufacturing, construct...
UNCRPD: India calls for inclusive post-2015 development agendaVerma said the government has launched a National Action Plan for Skill Training of 2.5 million persons with disabilities by the year 2022 .
Government launches action plan for skill training of disabledThese training partners should have an established track record of providing excellent training in the past with high employability ratio, ...
- Madurai-based trust chosen for national award
M S Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation has been chosen for '2007-National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities' instit...
- Rs 120cr to be allocated for 'half-way home' scheme
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment would be allocating Rs 120 crore for the 'half-way home' scheme for giving vocational traini...