Kerala State Handicapped Person’s Welfare Corporation (KSHPWC)
The Kerala State Handicapped Person's Welfare Corporation is a public sector organization under the state government that aims to develop, promote, and carry out a variety of welfare programs for the rehabilitation and improvement of the living conditions of individuals with visual disabilities, the deaf and hard of hearing, and those with locomotor or intellectual disabilities. It also provides these groups with financial and technical support.
In 2024–2025, the Corporation offered the following services:
• 893 people received a variety of equipment that is accessible to people with disabilities.
• 269 people with disabilities received self-employment loans (NDFDC Loan Schemes).
• Through the Hasthadanam scheme, 62 children with disabilities received a fixed deposit of Rs 20,000.
• A loan of Rs 25,000 would be given to 140 disabled people who want to work for themselves but don't have any security.
• 179 people received Rs 5,000 in funding to begin selling lottery tickets.
• Twenty-four people with disabilities received a Rs 15,000 motorized scooter stipend.
• A cash award of Rs 5,000 was given to 664 SSLC and higher secondary students with disabilities.
• 64 people with disabilities who are approved for loans from nationalized banks on the Corporation's advice would receive a subsidy of up to Rs 1 lakh.
• Writing off 78 beneficiaries' outstanding NDFDC loans who passed away throughout the payback period.
• One-Time Settlement (OTS), which waives interest and penalties for loan defaulters, and subsidies for BPL (Below Poverty Line) beneficiaries who pay off their NDFDC loans within the allotted time.
• Managing the 21-inmate Saafalyam Old Age Home in Parassala.
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