(a) whether there is any proposal for setting up of special funds for the
handicapped in special employment exchanges and general employment exchanges;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps being taken to provide more employment to handicapped?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)
(a) No Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) & (d) A Scheme of Incentive to the Private Sector for Employment of Physically Challenged Persons
has been launched, w.e.f. 01.04.2008. Under this Scheme, the Government of India provides the employer`s
contribution for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI) for 3 years, for
employees with disabilities employed in the private sector on or after 01.04.2008, with a monthly salary
upto 25,000. Similarly 20 Vocational Rehabilitation Centres (VRCs) are functioning in the Country with a
view to rovide economic rehabilitation assistance to persons with disabilities. In order to enhance the
employability of persons with disabilities, Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) based on Modular
Employable Skill has been introduced in VRCs from the financial year 2010-11.