{"h1":"Government schemes for a child with Specific Learning Disability","faq":[{"a":"Yes. SLD is one of the 21 conditions recognised as a benchmark disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which entitles a child to a disability certificate, exam accommodations, reservations and scholarship support.","q":"Is Specific Learning Disability covered under the RPwD Act, 2016?"},{"a":"The UDID (Unique Disability ID) card is the official record of your child's disability status. Most education and financial schemes ask for it, so it acts as the master key to claim benefits. You apply through swavlambancard.gov.in or your district disability office, supported by a documented assessment.","q":"What is a UDID card and why do I need it?"},{"a":"Depending on the board, children with SLD may receive extra time, a scribe or reader, calculator use, and exemption from a third language. These apply across CBSE, ICSE, State boards and national entrance exams, and are claimed using the disability certificate before each exam deadline.","q":"What exam accommodations can my child get?"},{"a":"Begin with a structured learning assessment that clearly documents the SLD, then apply for the UDID certificate, and take it to your child's school and the National Scholarship Portal to claim accommodations and funding.","q":"Where do I start to claim these schemes?"}],"lang":"en","slug":"are-there-government-schemes-for-a-child-with-specific-learning-disability","title":"Are there government schemes for a child with Specific Learning Disability?","entity":{"key":"sld","kind":"fin_access","name":"Specific Learning Disability","slug":"sld"},"lenses":[{"kind":"stakeholder","label":"Parent","value":"parent"},{"kind":"intent","label":"Support","value":"support"},{"kind":"lifecycle","label":"Screen","value":"screen"},{"kind":"route","label":"Special-Education","value":"special-education"},{"kind":"empowerment","label":"Family Empowerment","value":"family_empowerment"}],"parent":null,"related":[{"lang":"en","slug":"what-government-benefits-are-available-for-a-child-with-a-disability-in-india","title":"What government benefits are available for a child with a disability in India?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-benefits-is-a-child-with-specific-learning-disability-entitled-to","title":"What benefits is a child with Specific Learning Disability entitled to?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"can-my-child-with-specific-learning-disability-get-a-disability-certificate","title":"SLD Disability Certificate — A Parent's Guide"},{"lang":"en","slug":"are-there-government-schemes-for-a-child-with-dyslexia-reading-impairment","title":"Government schemes for a child with dyslexia in India"},{"lang":"en","slug":"can-my-child-with-dyslexia-reading-impairment-get-a-disability-certificate","title":"Dyslexia Disability Certificate: A Parent's Guide"},{"lang":"en","slug":"is-there-financial-help-available-for-a-child-with-specific-learning-disability","title":"Is there financial help for a child with Specific Learning Disability?"}],"summary":"Yes — a child with SLD is recognised under India's RPwD Act, 2016, unlocking a UDID disability certificate, exam accommodations (extra time, scribe, exemptions), education and employment reservations, and disability scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal. A documented assessment is the first step to claim them.","answer_md":"*Knowing your child's learning difference comes with rights — and India has real, usable support waiting to be claimed.*\n\n## In short\nYes. In India, a child with a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) is recognised as a person with a benchmark disability under the **Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016**, which opens up a UDID disability certificate, exam accommodations, reservations in education, and scholarship support. The first practical step is a formal assessment that documents the learning difference — this is what unlocks the certificate and every scheme that follows.\n\n## What support is available\n**Legal recognition & the UDID certificate**\n- SLD is one of the 21 conditions covered by the RPwD Act, 2016. A diagnosis (typically from a recognised assessment centre or government hospital board) lets you apply for a **UDID card** (Unique Disability ID) through your State's medical board.\n- The UDID card is the master key — most schemes ask for it.\n\n**In education**\n- **Exam accommodations:** extra time, a scribe or reader, calculator use, and exemption from a third language are available under CBSE, ICSE and State board provisions, and through national bodies like NTA for entrance exams.\n- **Reservation:** education and government employment include reserved seats for benchmark disabilities.\n- **Inclusive education** under the Samagra Shiksha scheme supports resource teachers and learning aids in schools.\n\n**Financial & scholarship support**\n- National scholarships for students with disabilities (pre-matric, post-matric and top-class) administered via the National Scholarship Portal.\n- State-level disability allowances and education concessions vary by State — your district Social Welfare office can confirm what applies where you live.\n\n## How to begin\n1. Get a structured developmental and learning assessment that clearly documents the SLD.\n2. Apply for the **UDID certificate** via swavlambancard.gov.in or your district disability office.\n3. Take that certificate to your child's school and to the National Scholarship Portal to claim accommodations and funding.\n\n## The Pinnacle way\nDevelopmental measurement supports care planning; diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. under qualified clinician care — this documentation is precisely what schools and disability boards ask for. With 70+ centres across 4 states, our teams routinely help families understand [Specific Learning Disability](/sld) and prepare the records that support a UDID application. Explore [special education therapy](/special-education) and learn how the [AbilityScore®](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) gives an objective, multi-domain baseline of your child's strengths and needs.\n\n## Trusted sources\nAligned with the WHO ICD-11 framing of developmental learning disorder (6A04), and informed by the Rehabilitation Council of India and national disability-rights provisions. The Indian Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatrics support early identification and structured support for learning differences.\n\n**Next step —** book a learning assessment at your nearest Pinnacle centre, or message our family team on WhatsApp at +91 91001 81181 to understand which schemes your child qualifies for.\n\nThis is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.","canonical":"https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-there-government-schemes-for-a-child-with-specific-learning-disability","editorial":{"reviewed_at":"2026-06-11T20:12:18.613642+00:00","reviewed_by":null,"developed_by":"SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network"},"alternates":[{"href":"https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-there-government-schemes-for-a-child-with-specific-learning-disability","lang":"en","indexable":true}],"dimensions":[],"meta_title":"SLD Government Schemes in India for Children","meta_robots":"index, follow, max-image-preview:large","everyday_tip":"Start a single folder — school reports, the assessment, and the UDID card. Most schemes ask for the same documents, so having them in one place makes every application faster.","published_at":"2026-06-11T02:50:00.099032+00:00","reading_paths":[{"key":"therapy","items":[{"lang":"en","slug":"what-benefits-is-a-child-with-specific-learning-disability-entitled-to","title":"What benefits is a child with Specific Learning Disability entitled to?","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"is-there-financial-help-available-for-a-child-with-specific-learning-disability","title":"Is there financial help for a child with Specific Learning Disability?","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"can-my-child-with-specific-learning-disability-get-a-disability-certificate","title":"SLD Disability Certificate — A Parent's Guide","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"are-there-government-schemes-for-a-child-with-dyslexia-reading-impairment","title":"Government schemes for a child with dyslexia in India","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"can-my-child-with-dyslexia-reading-impairment-get-a-disability-certificate","title":"Dyslexia Disability Certificate: A Parent's Guide","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-government-benefits-are-available-for-a-child-with-a-disability-in-india","title":"What government benefits are available for a child with a disability in India?","reason":"Linked from this answer"}],"label":"Explore therapy & support","total":6}],"what_to_watch":"Keep your child's assessment report and UDID certificate current — boards may require periodic review, and exam-accommodation requests must be filed before each board or entrance exam deadline.","authority_links":[{"url":"https://icd.who.int/browse11","code":"6A04","label":"WHO ICD-11 · Developmental learning disorder"},{"url":"https://rehabcouncil.nic.in","label":"Rehabilitation Council of India"},{"url":"https://www.healthychildren.org","label":"American Academy of Pediatrics · HealthyChildren.org"}],"last_reviewed_at":"2026-06-11T02:50:00.099032+00:00","meta_description":"India's RPwD Act recognises Specific Learning Disability — unlocking UDID certificate, exam accommodations, reservations and scholarships. 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