What is DDRS?
DDRS stands for Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme under which, the Central Government has been providing grant-in-aid to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for projects relating to rehabilitation of persons with disabilities aimed at enabling them to reach and maintain their optimal, physical, sensory, intellectual, physic- social functional levels.
What is/are the Objectives of DDRS?
1. To create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice and empowerment of persons with disabilities. 2. To encourage voluntary action for ensuring effective implementation of the Revised Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act, 2016).
What are the activities/components admissible for grant under DDRS?
I. Recurring expenditure II. Non-recurring expenditure such as furniture, equipment, books etc.
What are the model projects under the DDRS?
1. Pre-School, Early Intervention and Training. 2. Special Schools. 3. Project for Cerebral Palsied Children 4. Project for Rehabilitation of Leprosy Cured Persons 5. Half Way Home for Psycho-Social Rehabilitation of Treated and Controlled people with mental Illness 6. Home Based Rehabilitation Programme/Home Management Programme 7. Project for Community Based Rehabilitation. 8. Project for Low Vision Centers 9. Projects for Human Resource Development.
What is the minimum strength required (children as well as staff)?
The minimum strength required (children as well as staff) for each project is different and mentioned under scheme for each project.
How to apply for grant-in-aid?
All applications by NGOs seeking Grant-in-aid (GIA) under Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) should have register themselves on NGO Darpan portal of NITI Aayog first and to get Unique ID. Thereafter, they have to apply through on-line process on the online E-Anudaanportal of the Ministry.
When can an organisation apply for grant-in-aid for a financial year?
The MSJE E-Anudaan portal https://grants-msje.gov.in/ allows organisations to apply for grant-in-aid as and when notified in a particular year.
How does an organisation receive grant-in-aid?
An organisation receives grant-in-aid in its bank account through Electronic transfer by PFMS.
Can organisation receive grant-in-aid of previous financial year in current financial year?
Yes, as per Rule 230(15)of General Financial Rules, 2017, the grant-in-aid to any organisation can be given for previous 24 months if it is ongoing case and documents are found in order.
Is it mandatory to upload the list of beneficiaries on the website of the organisation?
Yes,it has been made mandatory to upload the list of beneficiaries on the website of the organisation with start of each academic year.