Why is it in the news?
→ Announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 along with the Divyang Sahara Yojana.
→ Introduced to provide skill training and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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Important Points
- Launched for persons with disabilities in 2026.
- The objective is dignified livelihood opportunities through skill training.
- Allocated ₹200 crore for upcoming fiscal.
- Provides industry-relevant customised training per divyang group.
- Covers IT, AVGC, Hospitality and Food & Beverages sectors.
- Divyang Sahara Yojana allocated ₹100 crore.
- Supports ALIMCO to scale assistive device production and R&D.
- Integrates AI into assistive product design and services.
- Strengthens PM Divyasha Kendras.
- Establishes Assistive Technology Marts.
- PM Divyasha Kendras provide assessment, counselling, distribution and post-care.
- ALIMCO is CPSU under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.