Vikaas Scheme – Day Care & Skill Development
What is Vikaas Scheme?
Vikaas is a scheme of the National Trust for persons with disabilities covered under the National Trust Act. The scheme provides day-care facilities, training and skill-development opportunities to help beneficiaries develop their abilities and become more independent in daily life.
The main focus of Vikaas is to provide a safe and supportive environment where persons with disabilities can participate in meaningful activities, develop functional skills, improve social interaction and work towards greater independence.
Who is Vikaas Scheme For?
Vikaas is primarily for persons with:
- Autism
- Cerebral Palsy
- Intellectual Disability
- Multiple Disabilities
The scheme is generally intended for beneficiaries above 10 years of age, as per the applicable National Trust guidelines.
What Does Vikaas Provide?
Vikaas Centres provide day-care and skill-development support according to the needs and abilities of the beneficiary.
Key Support Includes:
- Skill development activities
- Functional & daily living skills
- Social interaction and participation
- Recreational & meaningful activities
- Individual development support
- Day-care support
- Guidance and support for families
The objective is to help beneficiaries develop, maintain and improve their existing abilities rather than simply providing care.
Day-Care Facility
Vikaas provides a structured day-care environment where beneficiaries can spend time participating in developmental, educational, recreational and skill-building activities.
The centre provides opportunities for beneficiaries to interact with others, practise daily-life skills and participate in activities according to their individual abilities. This can also provide some support to families and caregivers during the day.
Skill Development
One of the important objectives of Vikaas is to help beneficiaries develop skills that can improve their independence and participation in everyday life.
Activities may focus on:
- Self-care
- Communication
- Social skills
- Household activities
- Functional activities
- Vocational exposure
- Recreation
- Community participation
The exact activities can differ from one Vikaas Centre to another depending on the beneficiaries and facilities available.
Who Can Enrol?
A person generally needs to:
- Have a disability covered under the National Trust Act
- Meet the applicable age and eligibility requirements
- Have the required disability documentation
- Complete the enrolment process through a Registered Organisation (RO) of the National Trust
The centre may assess the beneficiary’s requirements before enrolment.
Documents Generally Required
Parents/guardians may be asked for:
- Disability Certificate
- UDID Card / UDID details
- Aadhaar / Identity Proof
- Age / Date of Birth Proof
- Address Proof
- Photograph
- Other documents required by the Vikaas Centre
Exact documentation may vary according to the centre and current National Trust requirements.
Why is Vikaas Important?
Vikaas focuses on ability, participation and independence.
For persons with disabilities, regular opportunities to practise functional and social skills can help them become more confident in handling everyday activities and participating in family and community life.
The scheme also gives families access to a structured day-care environment where the beneficiary can engage in meaningful activities under appropriate support.
Important Note
Vikaas Centres are operated through Registered Organisations of the National Trust. Services, activities, timings, admission procedures and facilities may differ between centres.
Parents should verify the latest eligibility and centre availability directly with the National Trust or concerned Vikaas Centre before enrolment.
Useful Links:
Official National Trust – Vikaas Scheme
View Vikaas Scheme Details
Vikaas Scheme Guidelines / Documents
View Official Guidelines & Documents
