National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities

Details

The scheme aims to provide vocational and skill development training to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to improve their employability, self-reliance, and social integration

Benefits

a. Free skill training in a variety of sectors including IT, hospitality, beauty and wellness, electronics, manufacturing, and more.

b. Certification upon completion of training, enhancing chances for employment or entrepreneurship.

Eligibility

a. Type of Disability:

1. All Benchmark Disabilities (≥ 40%) as per RPwD Act 2016.

b. Age:

1. Between 15 to 59 years.

c. Other Criteria:

1. Must be a citizen of India.

2. Should not have undergone other skill training in the past one year.

3. Must enroll in a course as per NCVET approved Qualification Packs (QPs) and eligibility based on age, education, and disability type.

Application Process (Offline)

Not applicable – the entire application process is online.

Documents Required

• UDID Card (Unique Disability ID).

• Aadhaar Card.