Did you know? The state owned carrier Air India provides discounted air fare for people with certain disabilities. Team-Mera Mitra deep dives into this special scheme.
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Read about the provisions introduced by Indian Railways for persons with disability
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mental health specialist Helplines If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918
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vv According to Ministry of Communications – Department of Posts – GDS Section, titled: Reservation for handicapped (Persons with Disability) in engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks -GDS. All Recruiting Authorities at the Indian Post Office – Rural shall maintain 4% reservation for persons with disabilities to all categories of GDS posts As per existing instructions,
ˆThis post helps you to plan for making your online meetings, webinars or virtual classrooms on platforms such as Zoom, Meet, Skype, etc accessible for persons with disabilities.
Across India, several NGOs, private sector companies and government departments have started special services for people with disabilities during the Covid-19 lockdown. Here is a list of organizations where people with disabilities can reach out for help during Covid-19 lockdown for Groceries, Medicines & essential items. Central government helpline The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Having and maintaining good food security is fundamental for achieving well-being for all, particularly for persons with disabilities who tend to often have specialize nourishment needs. Yet, food security and under-nourishment remains a prevalent issue to be substantially addressed, not only in India, but also across the world. “in developed countries, the average percentage of
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Unique Disability Identity card, also known as UDID card is an Exclusive identification number provided to Persons with Disabilities. It is a single document for identification and verification of a disabled person to access various benefits. The card contains all necessary details about a disabled person and avoids the need for carrying multiple documents. The
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India is the second most populated nation in the world, with every seventh person living on this planet is known to have an Indian origin. Therefore it is quite natural that India will also have a large population of disabled citizens. However, there is no consensus on the total number of people with disabilities in
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This short article discusses data on the number of people with disabilities who get married in India.
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“Globally, One in every 10 children live with disability”, says a new UNICEF report According to a new UNICEF report titled: Seen, Counted, Included: Using data to shed light on the well-being of children with disabilities, the number of children with disabilities globally is estimated at almost 240 million or One in every 10 children
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Jammu & Kashmir Disability Scheme: Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme Here is detail on Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme introduce by the state government of Jammu & Kashmir for the benefit of people with disabilities. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme – Jammu & Kashmir Particulars Details Scheme Indira Gandhi National
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Here is a directory of contact details of key officials of Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Department’s Address Department of Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment, New Delhi – 110003 (India) Directory of Officers and Employees of the Department Name &
Here is detail on Bus Concession introduce by the state government of Andhra Pradesh for the benefit of people with disabilities. Bus Concession – Andhra Pradesh Particulars Details Scheme Bus Concession Incentive Persons with disability are entitled to free bus journey in the city and in the suburban buses with escorts. In
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Here is detail on Unemployment allowance introduce by the state government of Tripura for the benefit of people with disabilities. Unemployment allowance – Tripura Particulars Details Scheme Unemployment allowance Incentive The directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education is administering the implementation of unemployment allowance. The monthly amount is INR 1000/- and it is
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Here is detail on State Disability Pension (multiple disabilities) introduce by the state government of Madhya Pradesh for the benefit of people with disabilities. State Disability Pension (multiple disabilities) – Madhya Pradesh Particulars Details Scheme State Disability Pension (multiple disabilities) Incentive The per month allowance is INR 500 for a person
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Here is detail on State Social Security Pension (single disability) introduce by the state government of Madhya Pradesh for the benefit of people with disabilities. State Social Security Pension (single disability) – Madhya Pradesh Particulars Details Scheme State Social Security Pension (single disability) Incentive The state of Madhya Pradesh is implementing Social Security Pension
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Madhya Pradesh Disability Scheme: Bus Concession Here is detail on Bus Concession introduce by the state government of Madhya Pradesh for the benefit of people with disabilities. Bus Concession – Madhya Pradesh Particulars Details Scheme Bus Concession Incentive The provision of state transport in Madhya Pradesh is not available. People with blindness can avail
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Maharashtra Disability Scheme: State post -metric scholarship: Here is detail on State post -metric scholarship: introduce by the state government of Maharashtra for the benefit of people with disabilities. State post -metric scholarship: – Maharashtra Particulars Details Scheme State post -metric scholarship: Incentive following are the rate of scholarship as per the class. Group
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