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Are there government schemes for a child with Intellectual Disability?
Yes — children with intellectual disability in India are entitled to government support, starting with a UDID card and disability certificate. These unlock financial aid (disability pension, Niramaya insurance, tax deductions under 80DD/80U), education provisions, scholarships and travel concessions under the RPwD Act, 2016 and the National Trust.
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Yes — in India, families of a child with intellectual disability can access disability pensions, National Trust schemes (Niramaya, Disha), income-tax relief under 80DD and 80U, scholarships and travel concessions. Almost all begin with a UDID disability certificate from a government medical board, and you can start gathering documents today.
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