NAP-SDP

A dedicated skill development program aimed at providing high-quality vocational training with a focus on PwDs. The objective is to enhance the skills of PwDs by providing quality vocational skill training, enabling them to gain meaningful employment and become contributing members of society.

The National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP) is a dedicated skill development program aimed at providing high-quality vocational training with a focus on Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Launched in March 2015 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, this Central Sector Scheme operates as part of the Umbrella Scheme SIPDA (Scheme for Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act). The primary objectives of this scheme are:

• To enhance the skills of Persons with Disabilities by providing quality vocational skill training, enabling them to gain meaningful employment.
• To empower PwDs to become self-reliant, productive, and contributing members of society.

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• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should have a disability of not less than 40%, as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and any relevant legal statute.
• The applicant should be between 15 and 59 years of age at the commencement of the course.
• The applicant should not have undergone any other skill training course sponsored under the National Action Plan for Skill Development of PwDs of the Department during the one year preceding the last application date for the applied course.
• The applicant should enroll in courses approved by NCVET and adhere to age, qualification, and disability type specified in the QP file.

• Vocational/skill training (both short-term and long-term) is provided through a network of skill training partners. These partners include the government, the public sector, training institutions such as VRCs, private training institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
• A cluster delivers partners' training nationwide, known for its successful track record in providing skill training with high employability rates.
• A dedicated cross-cutting Sector Skill Council for PwDs (SCPwD) has been established under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the private sector.
• Additionally, mentorship projects to promote self-employment among PwDs are developed by DEPwD in collaboration with industrial confederations, sector-wise associations, domain experts, and other relevant organizations. These mentorship opportunities are tailored to address disability-specific needs.