Disability Commission

The Differently Abled persons are those who are either born with disability or the victims of circumstances for reasons beyond their control, and the resultant misfortune places them in a disadvanteous position as compared to the able persons.

As per 2001 census Karnataka has a disabled population of 9,40,643 out of which 6,61,139 persons live in villages and 2,79,904 in urban areas. The literate differently abled population is 4,73,844, which constitutes 51.40% of the total differently abled population. Most of the families with disabled persons live below poverty line. Lack of facilities and opportunities prevent disabled persons from gaining suitable. Education, Special Training & suitable skilled Employment. Unemployment remains a major challenge and inactiveness results in multiple disability and depression among the disabled persons.

It is essential to provide them with opportunities to pursue education, receive training in various skill sets, and obtain employment. Mobility is another important aspect of ensuring a barrier-free environment in educational institutions, training programmes, and workplaces. Therefore, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are involved in the department’s education and rehabilitation programmes. NGOs are actively working in the fields of education and rehabilitation. Grassroots-level initiatives have been undertaken to provide and disseminate information about government schemes and programmes.

Visit: https://dwdsc.karnataka.gov.in/english

Welfare of Disabilities

Deputy Director, Dist. Administration building, Hospet Road, Koppal.
Location : DC Office Complex | City : Koppal | PIN Code : 583231
Phone : 08539-220596 | Email : kopl-dwdsc-ka[at]nic[dot]in