Disha - Early Intervention and School Readiness Scheme

Disha - Early Intervention and School Readiness Scheme क्या है?

This scheme aims at setting up Disha Centres for early intervention for Person with Disability (PwD) in 0-10 years of age covered under the National Trust Act, through therapies, trainings and providing support to family members.

लाभ

1. **Day Care:** Day-care facilities to PwD for at least 4 hours in a day.1. **Staffing:** Provision of Therapies, trainings and providing support to family members.1. **Counselling:** Counselling and guidance especially for Activities for Daily Living (ADL) must be provided to parents or guardians of PwD with regular follow-ups by RO to ensure that parents or guardians attend a minimum number of counselling sessions.1. **Transport Facilities:** Registered Organisations can also provide transportation facilities to PwD in case it is mutually suitable for both. 1. **Assessment and Evaluation:** PwD should be assessed and evaluated by experts in the related field on a regular basis to understand their individual needs and also to monitor the progress of the PwD.

स्तर

Central

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

Following are the eligibility criteria that a PwD should have to be enrolled under Disha Centre: 1. PwD should be in the age group of 0-10 years. 1. PwD should have one of the disabilities covered under the [National Trust Act, 1999,](https://thenationaltrust.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/National

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Benefits

1. **Day Care:** Day-care facilities to PwD for at least 4 hours in a day.1. **Staffing:** Provision of Therapies, trainings and providing support to family members.1. **Counselling:** Counselling and guidance especially for Activities for Daily Living (ADL) must be provided to parents or guardians of PwD with regular follow-ups by RO to ensure that parents or guardians attend a minimum number of counselling sessions.1. **Transport Facilities:** Registered Organisations can also provide transportation facilities to PwD in case it is mutually suitable for both. 1. **Assessment and Evaluation:** PwD should be assessed and evaluated by experts in the related field on a regular basis to understand their individual needs and also to monitor the progress of the PwD.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Enrolment of PwD at the Disha Centre/Registered Organization:

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Applicant PwD visits Disha Centre with parents/guardian and required documents Disha Centre conducts PwD Assessment Test: Fit for school: Guidance provided; parents choose school or Disha Centre, exit if not interested. Parents interested in Disha Centre proceed to the next step. Concerned RO checks LIG/BPL funding eligibility; National Trust generally funds based on RO information, with verification if needed. Parents/guardians submit Enrolment Form with required documents; RO maintains separate files for each PwD. Upon successful verification, PwD enrolled at Disha Centre; confirmation ID card/starter kit provided. Details explained by Disha representatives. Disha Representatives provide insight on Niramaya health insurance; assist with PwD registration if parents are interested.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.