DDDRS

The umbrella Central Sector Scheme of this Ministry called the "Scheme to Promote Voluntary Action for Persons with Disabilities" was revised w.e.f. 01.04.2003 and was renamed as the "Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)"

The Deen Dayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India that provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations working for the education and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The scheme was launched in 1999 and was revised and renamed in 2003.

Objective

• Create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice, and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
• Encourage voluntary action for ensuring effective implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.

• Organizations registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, or relevant Act of the State/Union Territory.
• A public trust that is registered under the law temporarily.
• A charitable company that is licensed under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1958.
• The organization must have been in existence for at least two years.
• The organization must have a properly constituted governing body with its power, duties, and responsibilities mentioned in writing.
• The organization must have the resources, facilities, and experience to undertake the proposed project.
• The organization should not be run for the profit of any individual or a body of individuals.
• The organization should not discriminate against any individual or a group with respect to their sex, religion, caste, or creed

The Deen Dayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) provides a wide range of benefits to persons with disabilities, including:

• Early intervention: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for early intervention programs for children with disabilities. These programs help to identify and address developmental delays early on, which can improve the child's long-term outcomes.1. Development of daily living skills: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for programs that help persons with disabilities to develop the skills they need to live independently. These programs may include training in activities such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.1. Education: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for educational programs for children and adults with disabilities. These programs may include mainstream education, special education, and vocational training.1. Skill development oriented towards employability: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for skill development programs that help persons with disabilities to find employment. These programs may include training in computer skills, office skills, and trade skills.1. Training and awareness generation: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for training programs for staff and caregivers of persons with disabilities. These programs help to build capacity and raise awareness about disability issues.1. Construction and upgradation of infrastructure facilities for persons with disabilities: The DDRS provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations for the construction and upgradation of infrastructure facilities for persons with disabilities. This may include ramps, accessible toilets, and specialized equipment.

In addition to these direct benefits, the DDRS also helps to promote the empowerment of persons with disabilities by supporting voluntary organizations that work to advocate for their rights

The following are the 9 Model Projects :-

• Pre-School, Early Intervention and Training Special Schools for:-

• Children with Intellectual Disabilities
• Children with Hearing & Speech Disabilities
• Children with Visual Disabilities

• Project for Cerebral Palsied Children
• Project for Rehabilitation of Leprosy Cured Persons
• Half Way Home for Psycho-Social Rehabilitation of Treated and Controlled people with mental Illness
• Home Based Rehabilitation Programme/Home Management Programme
• Project for Community Based Rehabilitation
• Project for Low Vision Centers
• Projects for Human Resource Development