More Jobs For Disabled In Pvt Sector

Government has approved incentive schemes for creating 1,00,000 employment opportunities a year for the physically challenged persons in the private sector.

Under the scheme, government will take care of the employer's contribution to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI) for providing employment for the first three years to persons with disabilities. The scheme is valid for persons with monthly income up to Rs 25,000.

The scheme covers all persons with disabilities defined under Disabilities Act, 1995 and National Trust for welfare of persons with Autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999.