The concession certificate can be issued by Medical Practitioner/Government Doctor/Heads of the Institutions for the Blind recognized by Ministry of Welfare/Govt. of India or Social Welfare Department of the concerned State Government. The copy of original certificate may be produced while collecting the ticket.
topic: Schemes
List of Schemes for Persons with Disabilities from Government of India / State Government and Private Organization with accessibility features
Concessional fare – indian airlines
The Indian Airlines Corporation allows 50% concessional fare to Blind persons on single journey or single fare for round trip journey on all domestic flights. To avail this facility, the blind persons have to produce a photocopy of the Medical Certificate, issued by the competent authority, stating that he/she has permanently lost total vision in both eyes. The original should also be kept himself/herself for verification at the time of purchasing the concessional tickets.
Scheme for allotment of PCO/STD to persons with disabilities
STD/ISD PCOs shall be allotted to the educated unemployed, SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, handicapped person and war widows besides Charitable Institutions, Educational Institutions & Army establishments liberally as per the eligibility criteria.
Health Insurance Scheme for the disabled in India
Much of the problems are faced by the persons with disabilities in getting the health care and obtaining an easy access to it especially in developing countries like ours.
The Right of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2011
The Committee was advised that it could invite other experts, and representatives of other Ministries/ State Governments/ Autonomous bodies to participate in its deliberations, as Special Invitees.
Indian citizen charter for differently abled persons
To take steps so that members of the target groups of the Ministry, namely Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Senior Citizens & Victims of Substance Abuse can lead productive, safe and dignified lives, with all their basic needs being fulfilled, and where equal opportunities are ensured for the growth and development for SCs, OBCs and PwDs, and adequate support and opportunities are ensured for Senior citizens and victims of substance abuse.
Railway concession for blind & mentally impaired persons extended to Rajdhani & Shatabdi
The Ministry of Railways has decided to extend facility of concession in rail fare to completely blind persons and mentally retarded persons in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. The concession for both the categories would be 25 per cent in 3rd AC and AC Chair Car in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Same concession will also be admissible to one escort accompanying such person.
Tamilnadu Govt. published amendment certificate on G.O for differently abled persons
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(1) of section 73 of the persons with disabilities ( Equal opportunities, Protection of rights and full participation) following amendments to the tamil nadu persons with disabilities (Equal opportunities, Protection of rights and full participation) Rules, 2002.
The amendments hereby shall come into force from the date of publication in the Tamil nadu government gazette
Tamil nadu scheme for differently abled
Tamil Nadu has been always a pioneer in the implementation of welfare schemes for all sections of socially disadvantaged groups. Recently a separate administrative department in the Secretariat called Department for the Welfare of the Differently Abled Persons has been created under the direct supervision of Hon’ble Chief Minister.
Fellowship Opportunity for Master’s Degree in Comparative and International Disability Policy
The Nippon Foundation will provide full fellowships including tuitions, books, required assistive technology and other support services, to a small group of individuals with disabilities to pursue graduate studies (Master’s level) in Comparative and International Disability Policy (CIPD), beginning in August 2011 at the recently establishment Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) for the ASEAN region.
Scheme of Integrated Education for the Disabled children
This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and was launched in 1974 by the then Department of Social Welfare. The Scheme has however been transferred to the disabled children Department of Education since 1982. Under the scheme, handicapped children are sought to be integrated in the normal school system. Hundred per cent assistance is provided to the States/UTs for education of the children
Children’s Educational Allowance for children with disabilities
As per Office Memorandum No.21011/21/88-Estt(Allowances) dated 17.10.88, issued by the Ministry of Personnel Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training), grant of children educational allowance, reimbursement of tuition fee, etc., to Central Govt.employees will be governed by the Central Civil Services (Educational Assistance) Orders, 1988.