Vikaas-day Care Scheme for Person with Disability Children

Vikaas-Day Care Scheme for Person with Disability Children is a central day care scheme of the National Trust under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It supports persons with disabilities aged 10 years and above by improving interpersonal and vocational skills, while giving family members time during the day to handle their daily responsibilities. Enrolment through Vikaas Centres and the National Trust portal continues in 2026.

The scheme works through Registered Organisation (RO) centres called Vikaas Centres. These centres provide day care for at least 6 hours a day between 8 am and 6 pm, for at least 21 days in a month. Each centre works with a batch of about 30 persons with disabilities, and staff includes special educators, physiotherapists or occupational therapists, counsellors, caregivers and ayas.

Vikaas-Day Care Scheme for Person with Disability Children - Introduction

Vikaas-Day Care Scheme for Person with Disability Children was launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The main aim is to build confidence and life skills of persons with disabilities during their transition into adulthood. Centres also provide caregiving support so that families can carry on with their daily work knowing the person is in a safe place.

Some centres operate as Disha cum Vikaas centres under the merged day care scheme effective from 1 April 2018, as per the Disha cum Vikaas official page. For new enrolment, a person with a disability aged 10 years and above can join any sanctioned Vikaas Centre in the country.

For children between 10 and 14 years, the centre first conducts an Individual Assessment Test with the help of a therapist or counsellor. Depending on the result, the child may be guided to a regular or special school, or may join the Vikaas Centre. Persons above 14 years can be enrolled directly at the centre after document verification.

Key Information

Benefits

Vikaas-Day Care Scheme for Person with Disability Children provides structured day care and skill support for a productive daily routine.

• Day Care: Vikaas Centres give day care for at least 6 hours a day between 8 am and 6 pm for at least 21 days in a month, with age specific activities.
• Skill Development: Special educators and vocational trainers help improve interpersonal and vocational skills of the person with disability.
• Counselling: Parents and guardians get guidance on activities of daily living (ADL). Centres also help with future training, education and employment options.
• Transport Facility: Centres may provide transport if required. National Trust gives an extra transport allowance of ₹1,000 per person per month when transport is availed.

Eligibility

Persons with disabilities can enrol in the scheme if they meet the following conditions:

• Age: Person should be 10 years of age or older.
• Disability: Person should have a disability covered under the National Trust Act, 1999, such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation or Multiple Disabilities.
• Other schemes: Person should not be enrolled in Samarth or Gharaunda schemes at the same time.

Application Process

Enrolment of Person with Disability

STEP 1 - Visit the nearest sanctioned Vikaas Centre with the required proof documents. The list is available on the centre sanctioned list page.

STEP 2 - Centre conducts an Individual Assessment Test with the help of a therapist or counsellor. For children aged 10 to 14 years, parents get guidance about school placement or joining the centre.

STEP 3 - If the person is joining the centre, the centre checks whether the person is eligible for LIG or BPL funding from National Trust.

STEP 4 - Parents or guardians submit the Enrolment Form with originals and photocopies of the required documents.

STEP 5 - After verification, the person is enrolled and the family receives an enrolment ID card and a starter kit. The centre also shares details about the Niramaya health insurance scheme.

Enrolment of Registered Organisation

Registered Organisations can open a Vikaas Centre by applying online on the official National Trust Vikaas page.

STEP 1 - Log in to the National Trust portal and fill the Vikaas application form online with scanned documents.

STEP 2 - Submit the form and pay the application fee of ₹1,000 online. Send the printed form and supporting documents to the National Trust within 7 days.

STEP 3 - National Trust verifies the documents and communicates the decision within 45 days. If information is missing, the RO is informed within 10 days from online submission.

STEP 4 - After physical verification and approval, a scheme ID is created and setup cost is released to start the centre.

Documents

Parents or guardians should carry the following original documents and their photocopies for enrolment:

• Enrolment form
• Birth certificate or proof of date of birth
• Disability certificate
• BPL certificate or income certificate issued by a competent state authority
• ID proof of parent or guardian
• Local residence proof, required for LIG families and when availing transport facility
• Declaration of guardianship, or legal guardian certificate if the person is over 18 years and parents are not the guardians

References

Vikaas Scheme official page - National Trust | Official Scheme Guidelines PDF | Find a Vikaas Centre | VIKAAS Scheme on India.gov.in

FAQ's

What is Vikaas-Day Care Scheme for Person with Disability Children?

This scheme sets up Vikaas Centres that provide day care, skill training, counselling and caregiving support for persons with disabilities aged 10 years and above.

Which department manages this scheme?

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, manages the scheme through the National Trust.

What are the core benefits provided?

Structured day care for at least 6 hours a day, special education and vocational training, counselling for families, and optional transport with an extra allowance.

How does this scheme support the family?

It gives family members free time during the day to attend to their work and personal duties while the person is under care at the centre.

Who is eligible to join?

Any person aged 10 years or above with a disability covered under the National Trust Act, such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation or Multiple Disabilities.

What is the process to enroll?

Parents or guardians visit a sanctioned Vikaas Centre, the centre completes the Individual Assessment Test and document verification, and then enrolment is confirmed.

Can the child use other government schemes at the same time?

No. A person already enrolled in Samarth or Gharaunda schemes cannot join Vikaas-Day Care Scheme at the same time.