Nongpoh: The Deputy Commissioner, Ri Bhoi has informed that the Central Government has developed detailed guidelines for providing financial assistance for the welfare of persons with disabilities under the National Fund for persons with Disabilities constituted in terms of section 86 of ‘The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016’.
The activities under this scheme include exhibitions/workshops to showcase the products including paintings, handicraft etc made by PwDs. To support persons with bench mark disabilities who have excelled in sports or in fine arts/music/dance at the state level to participate in the National/International events.
Assistance from the fund for the same event can be granted only once to a PwD. The scheme also aimed at supporting persons with high support needs as recommended by the Assessment Boards on specific recommendation by the States/UTs on a case to case basis subject to a ceiling of Rs 1 lakh for customized mobility equipment devices to improve activity of daily living.
Interested organisations and PwDs may contact the Deputy Commissioner office, Nongpoh during office hours for detailed information.
