Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme to Promote Voluntary Action for Persons with Disabilities (DDRS Scheme)
Name of the Scheme
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme to Promote Voluntary Action for Persons with Disabilities (DDRS Scheme)
Funding by
Central Government
Eligibility criteria
The following categories of organizations shall be eligible for applying for financial assistance under the DDRS scheme:
- Organizations registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (XXI of 1860), or any relevant Act of the State/Union Territory; or,
- A Trust registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 or any other similar Act for the time being in force; or,
- A Not-for-Profit company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 or any relevant Act for the time being in force.
- The eligible PIAs, after their project is approved by the competent authority shall be entitled for 90% of amount calculated based on the cost-norms as prescribed under this revised scheme. The balance 10% of the project cost shall be borne by the concerned PIA from its own resources.
- In case of projects located in special areas, 100% of the amount calculated based on revised cost norms shall be allowed.
Benefits Provided
In a financial year, grant-in-aid in favour of the grant proposal of the same year can be released on reimbursement basis as follows: –
- Up to 50% of the admissible grant-in-aid can be released upon production of the half yearly audited accounts by the implementing agencies. Balance amount of grant-in-aid shall be released after submission of the audited accounts for the complete Financial Year by the implementing agencies. or
- Up to 75% of the admissible grant-in-aid can be released upon production of the Ninemonthly audited accounts by the implementing agencies. Balance amount of grant-in-aid shall be released after submission of the audited accounts for the complete Financial Year by the implementing agencies. Or
- Up to 100% of the admissible grant-in-aid can be released upon production of the annual audited accounts during the next financial year reflecting expenditure incurred by the implementing agencies.
Category of Scheme
Welfare Scheme
How to Apply for the Scheme
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Beneficiary:
Organizations registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (XXI of 1860), or any relevant Act of the State/Union Territory; or, A Trust registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 or any other similar Act for the time being in force; or, A Not-for-Profit company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 or any relevant Act for the time being in force.
Benefits:
As Mentioned Above