Sarkari Yojana
Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana
About Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana
The “Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana” was announced by the Hon’ble Finance Minister while presenting the Union Budget 2026-2027. It is planned to be launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, with the aim of securing dignified livelihood opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) through industry-relevant, group-specific training. The scheme covers skill development in high-growth sectors such as Information Technology, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC), and hospitality, with a focus on task-oriented, process-driven roles. Applicants must be Persons with Disability seeking employment-oriented skill training.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only a Person with Disability (Divyangjan) can apply
Only a Person with Disability (Divyangjan) can apply.
The applicant should qualify for skill training that…
The applicant should qualify for skill training that leads to livelihood opportunities.
Benefits Provided
Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Training that is tailored to industry and designed…
Training that is tailored to industry and designed around the needs of each 'divyang' group.
Building of skills in high-growth sectors such as…
Building of skills in high-growth sectors such as Information Technology, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC), Hospitality, and Food and Beverages.
Opportunities in task-oriented and process-driven job roles that…
Opportunities in task-oriented and process-driven job roles that suit Persons with Disabilities.
Help in obtaining livelihood opportunities with dignity
Help in obtaining livelihood opportunities with dignity.
₹2,00,00,00,000/- has been allocated in the budget for…
₹2,00,00,00,000/- has been allocated in the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 to back the training initiatives.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A certificate proving that the applicant is a…
A certificate proving that the applicant is a Person with Disability.
A document confirming identity, for example an Aadhaar…
A document confirming identity, for example an Aadhaar Card.
Evidence of the applicant's address
Evidence of the applicant's address.
Papers showing educational qualifications, used to judge suitability…
Papers showing educational qualifications, used to judge suitability for particular training.
Photographs of passport size
Photographs of passport size.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
The scheme was announced by the Hon'ble Finance Minister while presenting the Union Budget 2026-2027. Official scheme guidelines are awaited and will be published on the official website of the concerned Ministry/Department in due course. This application process section will be updated once the official guidelines are available.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.