This document is an outcome of a study commissioned by Sightsavers India and has been developed to provide information on the various policies and schemes of the central and state governments in India. It is intended as a useful resource for policy makers, managers and practitioners engaged in the disability sector and most importantly, by persons with disabilities.
Twenty-five-year old Lalita lives in Hazaribagh and has orthopaedic disability.
Sightsavers and the Rising Flame initiated a research to respond to the urgent needs of women with disabilities in India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manisha from Jabalpur has orthopaedic disability and is supported by Sightsavers under the Social Inclusion Programme.