Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹1,669.72 crore to disability department

Union Budget 2026-27 gives ₹1,669.72 crore to Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, a 30 percent increase from last year's revised estimate of ₹1,275 crore. This budget introduces two new schemes, Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana and Divyang Sahara Yojana.

New scheme details

Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana gets ₹200 crore to give vocational training to about 20,000 people in sectors like IT, animation, gaming, hospitality, and food services. Apply and get placement through the PM-DAKSH-DEPwD portal.

Divyang Sahara Yojana gets ₹100 crore for research and distribution of AI-linked assistive devices, smart hearing aids, and e-Braille readers. The scheme upgrades 100 current Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendras and sets up new Assistive Technology Marts.

Budgetary adjustments

Scheme for Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA) funding has a 37.5 percent cut, down from ₹200 crore to ₹125 crore. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension stays at ₹300 per month.