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National Information Center on Disability & Rehabilitation (NICDR)

A National Information Center on Disability and Rehabilitation was set up under CACU in 1987 to provide a database for comprehensive information on all facilities and welfare services for the disabled within the country. It also acts as a nodal agency for awareness creation, preparation/collection and dissemination of materials/information on disability relief and rehabilitation. The computerized data so far collected relates to institutions/professionals working for the disabled, aids and appliances, scholarships, national awards and physical/financial performance of DRCs/RRTCs. It publishes the Indian Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation.

The Media Cell is responsible for the publication of awareness-generation material/journals, hold Seminars/Workshops, organisation of Film Festival/Exhibitions, production of films, etc. UNICEF assistance is obtained for different activities on awareness creation.

National Council for Handicapped Welfare

Objectives

• Ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to research, training and services for the disabled population

• Evolve a National Plan of Action

• Review legislative, administrative and other measures for the welfare of disabled

• Evolve policy guidelines for the welfare and rehabilitation of the disabled persons

• Ensure people's participation in the rehabilitation of the disabled