DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN) – FUND UPTO 20 LAKHS
AWARENESS GENERATION PROGRAMME
The present Scheme is the result of merger of the erstwhile Scheme of Awareness
Generation and the Scheme of In-service Training of key functionaries of Central, State Government, local bodies and other Service providers.
Objectives :
The purpose of the Scheme is to create an enabling environment for social,
economic and educational empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in all fields of life by disseminating information and sensitizing all stakeholders for ensuring equal
opportunities, equity & social justice to enable confidence building in the PwDs so that
they can contribute meaningfully and become equal partners in the development of the Nation.
SCOPE OF THE SCHEME :
- To give wide publicity to all stake holders including PwDs and civil society about the legal rights of the PwDs as enshrined in the Constitution, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and Rules, International conventions, and Subordinate legislation(s).
- To spread awareness about the Schemes and programmes being run by the
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and other Ministries and Departments for the welfare of PwDs. - To promote awareness and to sensitize society with focus on remote and rural areas, on causes leading to different types of disabilities and their prevention through early detection etc. and to develop content for rehabilitation of persons afflicted with such disabilities.
- To give wide publicity to various assistive devices developed for use of the PwDs.
- To promote activities for economic empowerment of PwDs like job fairs, campaigns, awareness on skill development & employment generation etc.
- To extend financial support for National & International events held for such
awareness generation and training.
Eligibility Norms for Govt./Non Government Organizations :
- A minimum three years standing as a registered organization under 4(a)
including organizations under Registration of Societies Act 1860, or a Public
Trust registered under Indian Trust Act 1982 or the Charitable and Religious
Endowment Act, 1920 or a Corporation registered under Section- 8 Companies Act, etc. or registered under any relevant Act of the Central / State
/ Union Territory. - The Organization should be non-profit and not-for-profit organization or use
its profits, if any, or other income in promoting charitable objectives; - Organizations working in the field of disability sector must be registered under
PwD Act (except Govt. Organization) including those for vocational training,
social insurance, providing support services, assistive devices etc. - Last three financial years duly audited and properly maintained accounts,
Income tax returns and related published Annual Reports. - Only such organizations which have a good track record in the related field
may be considered for grants. - In case of NGOs, the recommendation from State Government for the
proposal is essential. Proposals without state government recommendations
shall not be entertained.
Events :
- Organize supporting events in various States on days which are important from
National and International perspective. The programmes may be organized by the Govt./State Govt./National Institutes include organizing competitions and giving prizes; Cash Awards, stage performances for public viewing; organizing exhibitions of paintings by PwDs and products created by PwDs, film festivals etc. Programmes may also be organized by Central / State Government for awareness generation and campaigns for skill development & employment generation of PwDs for theireconomic empowerment such as job fairs, skill orientation, job counseling, etc. Accessibility or any other event or campaign that the Central & State Govt. may like to take up in the interest of PwDs. - A collaborative effort through disability rights organizations, community based
rehabilitation organizations, self-advocacy groups or other collective networks can enable individuals with disabilities to identify their needs. Under the scheme grants for awareness generation by interpersonal communication, street plays, road shows, etc. may be considered for advocacy groups, community mobilization for bringing about a change in social attitude towards disability; providing individual or group based educational, psychological and emotional, support services for persons with disability and their families. - Programmes for social empowerment of PwDs may be taken up by NGOs by
spreading awareness about the schemes/programmes of the Government amongst masses. - Collaboration with State Departments of Education for sensitization of Teachers and students about the needs of students with Disabilities. Collaboration with State Institutes of Public Administration for sensitization of State Personnel to the issues related to the PwDs*.
- Sensitization programme for specific disabilities at the local level that should
involve people holding positions of respect and credibility such as BDOs and
Sarpanches.* Local medical practitioners can also be encouraged. This will educate people about the different types of disabilities and help in early identification. *In this printed material on different disabilities will be prepared by National Institutes and Rehabilitation Council Of India and provided to the Directorates of Education and other Stakeholders. - Grant will be released to NGOs for the similar programme on alternate years i.e.
after two years. The NGOs will have to ensure by giving an undertaking that the
programme does not have repetition of participants.
Disbursement will be made in two installments as follows:
i. 75% -on approval, acceptance, executing necessary bond etc.
ii. 25%- on receipt of final report and UC for the first installment, audited
statement of account along with item-wise expenditure.
