Over a period of time, National Institutes (NIs) in the field of disabilities have been set up under this Department. NIs are in the nature of autonomous bodies established under Societies Registration Act, 1860 focusing on specific types of disabilities. These Institutes are primarily engaged in Human Resources Development in the field of disability by conducting various courses, providing rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) and promoting Research and Development efforts in the particular field of disability. There are Nine NIs established, as given hereunder:
| S.No. | Name of National Institute | Address, Telephone Number & Website | Institute at glance |
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| 1 | National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun | 116,Rajpur Road, Dehradun-285001. Tel. No. 0135-2744491 https://niepvd.nic.in |
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| 2 | Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD) | KC Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400050 Tel. No.022-26422638 https://ayjnishd.nic.in |
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| 3 | National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) | Manovikas Nagar, Bowenpally, Secunderabad, Telangana 500009 Tel. No. 040-27759267 https://niepid.nic.in |
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| 4 | National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) | East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Kovalam Post, Chennai. Tel. No. 044 274721040 https://niepmd.nic.in |
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| 5 | Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD) | 4 Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi-110002. Tel. No. 011-23232403 https://pdunippd.nic.in/ |
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| 6 | Swami Vivekanand National Institute of the Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) | Olatpur, P.O : Bairoi, Cuttack, Odisha 754010 Tele No.0671-2805552 https://www.svnirtar.nic.in |
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| 7 | National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD) | B.T. Road, Bon Hooghly, Kolkata-700090. Tel. No. 033-25311248,033-2531078 https://nild.nic.in |
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| 8 | Indian Sign Language Research & Training Centre (ISLRTC) | A-91, First Floor, Nagpal Business Tower, Okhla Phase-II, New Delhi-110020 Tel. No.2638 7558 / 7559 www.islrtc.nic.in |
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| 9 | National Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation (NIMHR) | Purana Zila Panchayat Bhawan, Luniya Chauraha , Mandi Road, Sehore – 466001 Tele No. 0756 2223960 https://nimhr.nic.in/ |
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| 10 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Training Centre For Disability Sports – Gwalior | ABV-TCDS Gwalior, Morena Link road, Gwalior – 474015 Tel. No. 0751-2991397https://cdsgwalior.nic.in/ |
Main activities of these Institutes are as under:
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun
- Residential school for the Visually Impaired upto the 12th
- Central Braille press which is the largest press of Braille literature for school and college education
- Rehabilitative services for persons with visual disabilities
- Cross-Disability Early intervention and assessment services
- Post Graduate, Under Graduate and Diploma courses in Special Education and Rehabilitation Psychology
- Undertakes Research and developmental activities
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD), Mumbai
- D, Post Graduate, Under Graduate and Diploma courses in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, Special Education, etc.
- Nodal agency for Cochlear Implant Surgery and post operative rehabilitation. At present 186 hospitals empanelled for the said surgery.
- Tertiary level care, evaluation and diagnosis of speech- language and audiology impairment.
- Diagnostic, therapeutic, educational and vocational services to persons with speech and/or hearing disabilities.
- Cross-Disability Early intervention and assessment services
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities(NIEPID), Secunderabad
- Rehabilitative services for persons with Intellectual disabilities with evidential and visible positive outcomes of cognitive recovery
- Phil, Post Graduate, Under Graduate and Diploma level Courses in Special Education and Rehabilitation Psychology
- Special Education, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Therapy and Vocational/skill training
- Model Special Education Center located at Secunderabad/Noida/New Delhi upto Pre Vocational Level (i.e. upto 18 years).
- Cross-Disability Early intervention and assessment services.
National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai
- Phil, Post Graduate, Under Graduate and Diploma courses in Clinical Psychology, Special Education, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, P&O, Speech Language Pathology, etc.
- Renders rehabilitative services to persons with Multiple disabilities
- Cross-Disability Early Intervention and assessment Services
- Psychological Assessments & Interventions
- Inclusive preparatory School and Vocational training.
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD), Delhi
- Comprehensive rehabilitative services to persons with Locomotor disabilities
- Prosthetics & Orthotics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Vocational and Psychological counseling services
- Speciality Clinical services
- Cross-Disability Early Intervention and assessment services
- Post Graduate and Under Graduate courses in Prosthetics & Orthotics, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy.
Swami Vivekanand National Institute of the Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), Cuttack
- We provide comprehensive rehabilitative services for individuals with all types of disabilities, including Prosthetics and Orthotics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, as well as Vocational Training and Counseling.
- Surgical services are available for deformity correction to improve mobility and quality of life.
- We offer Early Intervention and Assessment Services, with a specific focus on Cross-Disability Early Intervention to identify and manage developmental delays at an early stage.
- Our facility includes a 200-bedded hospital and a dedicated Cerebral Palsy Clinic that provide specialized rehabilitative care.
- Two fully equipped operation theatres are available for performing corrective and reconstructive surgeries.
- Radiological and pathological investigation units support diagnostic and follow-up care.
- Recreational facilities, including both indoor and outdoor sports areas, are available to support physical health and social engagement for individuals with disabilities.
- We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy, aimed at preparing students for clinical and academic roles in rehabilitation.
- The Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) program trains professionals in diagnosing and treating communication and hearing disorders.
- We conduct the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), which offers advanced medical education and clinical training for doctors specializing in rehabilitation medicine.
- The Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation (DISLI) prepares individuals to professionally interpret for people with hearing impairments in various settings.
- The Certificate Course in Caregiving for Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly (CCCGP) trains individuals in providing daily support and basic healthcare for people with disabilities and senior citizens.
- The Certificate in Bench Skill (CBS) focuses on practical, hands-on training in technical areas relevant to rehabilitation services.
- We also offer a range of skill training programs across various trades designed specifically for persons with disabilities, promoting their self-reliance and inclusion in the workforce.
National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD), Kolkata
- Comprehensive rehabilitation services to the Persons with Locomotor Disabilities
- Prosthetics & Orthotics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Vocational counseling services
- Cross-Disability Early Intervention and assessment services
- Post Graduate and Under Graduate courses in Prosthetics & Orthotics, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy. Also conducts DNB (PMR)
- 50 bedded hospital and engaged in corrective surgery
- Physical medicine & Rehabilitation
- OPD and Radiology Services.
Indian Sign Language Research & Training Centre (ISLRTC), New Delhi
- Develops trained expertise for using, teaching and conducting research in Indian Sign Language.
- Diploma course in Indian Sign Language Interpretation (DISLI) and Diploma in Teaching Indian Sign Language (DTISL)
- A well researched dictionary of Indian sign language (10000 words) developed.
- Signed an MoU with NCERT to convert course books and materials for classes-I to XII into sign language
- Promotion of accessible Indian Sign Language in audio visual & social media.
National Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation (NIMHR), Sehore
- Cabinet approved in 2018, the proposal of establishment of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
- NIMHR objective to promote mental health rehabilitation using an integrated multidisciplinary approach and developing trained professionals in the area of mental health rehabilitation.
- At present NIMHR is functional from a temporary accommodation provided by the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh at ‘Old Zila Panchayat Bhawan’, Sehore.
- NIMHR is providing rehabilitation and clinical services also runs Certificate Course in Care Giving (CCCG Mental Health), Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (DCBR) and Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation- Intellectual Disability (DVR-ID).
- Cross-Disability Early Intervention and assessment services.
Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (CRCs).
Department has approved setting up of 25 Composite Regional Centres (CRCs) as extended arms of National Institutes. Basic objective of CRCs are to provide rehabilitation services to all categories of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), train rehabilitation professionals, workers and functionaries, undertake programmes of education and skill development for PwDs and create awareness among parents and the community regarding needs and rights of PwDs. The details of 25 CRCs are as under:-
| S.No. | Name of CRCs | Name of NI under which CRC working | URLs of Websites |
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| 1 | CRC, Guwahati (Assam) | SVNIRTAR, Cuttack | https://crcguwahati.nic.in/ |
| 2 | CRC, Ranchi (Jharkhand) | https://crcranchi.nic.in/ | |
| 3 | CRC, Balangir (Odisha) | https://crcbalangir.nic.in/ | |
| 4 | CRC, Manipur | https://crcimphal.nic.in/ | |
| 5 | CRC, Shillong | https://crcshillong.nic.in/ | |
| 6 | CRC, Nellore, (A.P.) | NIEPID, Secunderabad | https://crcnlr.nic.in/ |
| 7 | CRC,Rajnandgaon (Chattisgarh) | https://crcrajnandgaon.nic.in/ | |
| 8 | CRC,Devengere (Karnataka) | https://crcdavanagere.nic.in | |
| 9 | CRC, Sundernagar (H.P.) | NIEPVD, Dehradun | http://crcsnr.org |
| 10 | CRC, Jaipur | https://crcjaipur.nic.in/ | |
| 11 | CRC, Gorakhpur (U.P.) | https://crcghorakpur.nic.in | |
| 12 | CRC, Bhopal | AYJNISHD, Mumbai | https://crcbhopal.nic.in |
| 13 | CRC, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | https://crcahmedabad.nic.in | |
| 14 | CRC, Nagpur (Maharashtra) | https://crcnagpur.nic.in | |
| 15 | CRC, Chhatarpur | https://crcchhatarpur.nic.in/ | |
| 16 | CRC, Srinagar (J&K) | PDUNIPPD, Delhi | https://crcsrinagar.nic.in |
| 17 | CRC, Lucknow, (U.P.) | https://crclucknow.nic.in | |
| 18 | CRC, Jammu | https://crcjammu.nic.in/ | |
| 19 | CRC, Patna, (Bihar) | NILD, Kolkata | https://crcpatna.nic.in |
| 20 | CRC, Agartala (Tripura) | niohkol.nic.in/CRCTripura | |
| 21 | CRC, Naharlughan (Arunachal Pradesh) | niohkol.nic.in/RCNaharlagun | |
| 22 | CRC, Sikkim | https://crcgangtok.nic.in/ | |
| 23 | CRC, Kozhikode (Kerala) | NIEPMD, Chennai | https://crckozhikode.nic.in |
| 24 | CRC, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | niepmd.tn.nic.in | |
| 25 | CRC, Madurai | https://crcmadurai.nic.in/ |
| S.No. | Name of Director of National Institutes | Address | Contact Details (Email and Phone numbers) |
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| 1 | Sh. Nachiketa Rout
Director, |
National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan)East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Kovalam Post, Chennai. | Tel. No. 044-274721040 Fax: 044-27472389 Email-niepmd[at]gmail[dot]com |
| 2 | Dr. Jitendra Sharma,
Director, |
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Physical Disabilities, 4 Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi-110002. | M.No.9417710010 Tel. No. 23232403 Email-diriph[at]nic[dot]in |
| 3 | Er. Manish Verma
Director (Offg.) |
National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities, 116, Rajpur Road, Dehradun-285001. |
Tel. No. 0135-2744491 Fax : 0135-2748147, 0135-2734157 Email-director-niepvd[at]nivh[dot]gov[dot]in |
| 4 | Dr. Suman Kumar
Director |
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Speech & Hearing Disabilities, 12, KC Marg, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Santosh Nagar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400050 |
Tel. No.022-26422638 Fax : 022-26404170 Email-ayjnihh-mum[at]nic[dot]in ayjnihhmum[at]gmail[dot]com |
| 5 | Shri B.V. Ram Kumar Director (Offg.) | National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disability,Manovikas Nagar, Bowenpally, Secunderabad,Telangana 500009 | Email-dir[at]nimhindia[dot]gov[dot]in nimh.director[at]gmail[dot]com Tel. No. 040-27759267 Fax : 040-27758817 |
| 6 | Dr. P.P. Mohanty
Director, |
Swami Vivekanand National Institute for Rehabilitation Training & Research,Olatpur, P.O : Bairoi, Cuttack, Odisha 754010 | Tel. No. 0671-2805552,0671-2805856 Fax 0671-2805862 Email-svnirtar[at]gmail[dot]com |
| 7 | Dr. Lalit Narayan,
Director, |
National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities, B.T. Road, Bon Hooghly, Kolkata-700090. | Tel. No. 033-25311248,033-25310789 Fax : 033-25318379 Mobile No. 9810806492 Email-mail[at]nioh[dot]in |
| 8 | Dr. Kumar Raju
Director |
Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) Module No.403-405, 4th Floor, NSIC Business Park, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi-110020. | Phone No.011-20883013 Email-islrtcnewdelhi[at]gmail[dot]com |
| 9 | Shri Akhilesh Shukla
Director |
National Institute for Mental Health & Rehabilitation (NIMHR), Old Zila Panchayat Bhawan, Luniya Square, Mandi Road, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh – 466001. | Email- nimhrsehore[at]gmail[dot]com |