Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to host Breakout Session during Post-Budget Webinar on Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana and Divyangjan Yojana Sahara

• Two new Union Budget 2026–27 schemes for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs/Divyangjan), administered by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
• Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana = skilling in IT, AVGC, Hospitality, F&B; Divyang Sahara Yojana = assistive devices via ALIMCO + AI-integrated R&D + Assistive Technology Marts.
• UPSC relevance: GS-II (welfare schemes for vulnerable sections) + GS-III (skill development, MSME-style retail aids ecosystem).