DDRS

FAQs of DDRS

1. What is DDRS?

DDRS stands for Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme, under which the Central Government provides grant-in-aid to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for projects related to the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The objective is to enable them to attain and maintain their optimal physical, sensory, intellectual, and socio-functional levels. Details of this scheme are available on the DEPwD website www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in as well as on the e-Anudaan portal i.e., grants.depwd.gov.in.

2. What are the objectives of DDRS?

The objectives of this scheme are as follows:

• To create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice, and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
• To encourage voluntary action for effective implementation of the revised PwD Act, 2016 (RPWD Act, 2016).

3. What are the admissible activities/components for grant-in-aid under DDRS?

The following components are admissible for assistance under the scheme through various model projects:

1. Recurring expenses:
   • Honorarium to staff
   • Transportation of beneficiaries
   • Stipend/Hostel maintenance for beneficiaries
   • Cost of raw materials
   • Contingencies to cover office expenses, electricity and water charges, etc.
   • Rent
2. Non-recurring expenses such as furniture, equipment, etc.

4. What are the model projects under DDRS?

The 8 model projects under DDRS are as follows:

1. Cross-disability pre-school and early intervention with provision for home-based and community-based rehabilitation projects.
2. Special school for children with hearing impairment with option of home and community-based rehabilitation projects.
3. Special school for children with visual impairment (including deafblindness) with options of home and community-based rehabilitation projects and low vision centre.
4. Special school for children with other disabilities (ID/CP/ASD/MD/Muscular Dystrophy, Deafblindness, etc.) with home and community-based rehab project options.
5. Rehabilitation of cured leprosy patients with home and community-based rehab project options.
6. Halfway home for psychosocial rehabilitation of treated and controlled mentally ill persons with home and community-based rehab options.
7. Early intervention/therapy centres for special learning disability children to continue inclusive education projects.
8. Cross-disability therapy and counselling centre project.

5. What is the minimum required number (of children and staff)?

The minimum number (of children and staff) required for each project varies and is specified under the scheme for each project.

6. Which organizations are eligible to apply for grant-in-aid under DDRS?

The following organizations/institutions are eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme:

1. Organizations registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860), or under any relevant Act of the State/Union Territory; or,
2. A trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, or any other relevant existing Act; or,

• A non-profit company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 or any other relevant prevailing Act.

 
In addition, the organization must have been registered for a minimum of 2 years at the time of applying for grant under this scheme.

The organizations/institutions specified in paragraphs (i) to (iii) above must have the following features:

1. A properly constituted management body with clearly defined powers, duties, and responsibilities documented in writing.
2. Resources, facilities, and experience to initiate the program.

• It must not be run for the benefit of any individual or group of individuals.

1. It must not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, religion, caste, or creed.
2. It must generally have existed for a minimum of two years.
3. Its financial position should be sound.

7. How to apply for grant-in-aid?

All NGOs seeking Grant-in-Aid (GIA) under the Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) must first register themselves on the NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal i.e., www.ngodarpan.gov.in and obtain a unique ID. After that, they must apply online through the e-Anudaan portal at www.grants.depwd.gov.in.

8. Where can an organization obtain the prescribed formats for required documents?

All formats are available in the scheme document, which is accessible on the e-Anudaan portal i.e., www.grants.depwd.gov.in as well as on the department’s website i.e., www.depwd.gov.in.

9. When can an organization apply for grant-in-aid for a financial year?

The MSJE e-Anudaan portal Grants Depwd allows organizations to apply for grants when notified in a specific year.

10. What is the last date for submitting an application on the online portal?

An organization can apply for grant-in-aid up to the end of the financial year or the date of notification, whichever is earlier. However, submitting applications within the first quarter of the financial year is advised to allow sufficient time for district and state authorities to forward proposals to the department.

11. What is a new case?

A project that has not received any grant-in-aid under DDRS is considered a new case, even if it was applied for earlier but not approved.

12. What is an ongoing case?

An organization that regularly receives grant-in-aid every year under DDRS is considered an ongoing case.

13. What is the channel for submitting the application for grant-in-aid under DDRS?

After submitting the application online, it reaches the District Welfare Officer for inspection. Post-inspection by district authorities, the application is forwarded online to the concerned State Government. The State Government reviews all proposals in the State Grant-in-Aid Committee and recommends eligible ones to the Central Government for grant release via the portal. If it’s a new case, it is also screened by a Screening Committee constituted by DEPwD. For ongoing cases, if all documents are in order, the grant-in-aid process will be initiated.

14. How does an organization receive the grant-in-aid?

The grant-in-aid is disbursed to the Central Nodal Agency which transfers it to the NGO/implementing agency’s zero-balance subsidy account as per eligibility.

15. Can an organization receive grant-in-aid for the previous financial year in the current financial year?

Yes, as per Rule 230 (15) of General Financial Rules, 2017, if it’s an ongoing case and documents are in order, grant-in-aid can be given for up to 2 previous years.

16. Is uploading the list of beneficiaries on the organization’s website mandatory?

Yes, the organization must upload the list of beneficiaries on its website at the beginning of each academic year.

17. Can an organization pay honorarium to staff in cash?

No. Under DDRS, each organization must pay honorarium to staff via ECS.

18. What is the minimum number of installments in which an organization receives grant-in-aid in a year?

As per the scheme, an organization may receive grant-in-aid in a single installment after submitting audited accounts.

19. What documents are required from the organization for the grant-in-aid process?

Required Documents