Deen Dayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
DDRS funds NGOs to provide persons with disabilities access to special education, vocational training and community-based rehabilitation. Beneficiaries enrol directly with a DDRS-approved NGO or rehabilitation centre in their area, no separate government application needed.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 1999
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Persons with disabilities get access to education, vocational training, rehabilitation and self-employment support through grants-in-aid provided to NGOs running special schools, vocational training centres and community-based rehabilitation projects.
Who is eligible
Persons with disabilities accessing services through NGOs registered and approved under DDRS are eligible; NGOs must register to receive grant-in-aid for running disability rehabilitation projects.
Documents you need
Disability certificate, Aadhaar card, and enrolment with a DDRS-approved implementing NGO.
How to apply
Contact a DDRS-registered NGO or rehabilitation centre in your area to enrol in their special education, vocational training or rehabilitation programme.
Frequently asked questions
Who benefits from DDRS?
Persons with disabilities accessing special education, vocational training or rehabilitation services through DDRS-approved NGOs.
Does an individual apply directly to the government for DDRS?
No, individuals enrol with a DDRS-registered NGO or rehabilitation centre; the government funds the NGO through grants-in-aid.
What kind of support does DDRS provide?
Special education, vocational training, and community-based rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.