Scheme of Incentive to The Private Sector For Employment of Physically Challenged Persons

Scheme of Incentive to The Private Sector For Employment of Physically Challenged Persons



A Scheme of Incentive to the Private Sector for Employment of Physically Challenged Persons has been launched, w.e.f. 01.04.2008. Under this Scheme, the Government of India provides the employer’s contribution for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI) for 3 years, for employees with disabilities employed in the private sector on or after 01.04.2008, with a monthly salary upto 25,000.



Similarly 20 Vocational Rehabilitation Centres (VRCs) are functioning in the Country with a view to provide economic rehabilitation assistance to persons with disabilities. In order to enhance the employability of persons with disabilities, Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) based on Modular Employable Skill has been introduced in VRCs from the financial year 2010-11.



This information was given by Shri. D. Napoleon, the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.