DDRS Statistics 2026: Grants, NGOs and Beneficiaries by Year and State
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The Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme spent Rs 139.86 crore on 34,898 beneficiaries in 2024-25, through grants to NGOs for special schools and rehabilitation projects. Year-wise spending since 2018-19 and state-wise grants from the disability department's annual reports are below.
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DDRS spending, NGOs and beneficiaries, 2018-19 to 2021-22
Budget, revised estimate, actual spending, NGOs assisted and beneficiaries under DDRS, from the DEPwD Annual Report 2022-23.
| Year | BE (Rs crore) | RE (Rs crore) | Actual spending (Rs crore) | NGOs assisted | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | 543 | 41,803 |
| 2019-20 | 75.00 | 105.00 | 101.66 | 432 | 38,004 |
| 2020-21 | 130.00 | 85.00 | 77.42 | 340 | 31,542 |
| 2021-22 | 125.00 | 105.00 | 100.89 | 318 | 30,082 |
Source: cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in, as on 31 March 2022
DDRS spending and beneficiaries, latest years
Financial and physical achievement under DDRS from the DEPwD Annual Report 2025-26. The second row is part of the financial year and the third is the calendar year 2025.
| Period | Expenditure (Rs crore) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 139.86 | 34,898 |
| Apr to Dec 2025 | 70.57 | 22,566 |
| Jan to Dec 2025 | 143.64 | 34,082 |
Source: cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in, as on 31 December 2025
Top 12 states by DDRS grants (2021-22)
Funds released to NGOs and beneficiaries covered under DDRS in 2021-22 in the 12 states that received the most, from Annexures 6B and 6C of the DEPwD Annual Report 2022-23.
| State | Funds released (Rs lakh) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1,723.42 | 4,620 |
| Telangana | 1,439.72 | 4,397 |
| Odisha | 1,436.38 | 5,306 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,254.21 | 3,604 |
| Kerala | 725.30 | 1,883 |
| Manipur | 691.62 | 1,478 |
| West Bengal | 553.35 | 1,389 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 259.59 | 682 |
| Rajasthan | 241.13 | 528 |
| Delhi | 162.74 | 615 |
| Assam | 139.06 | 397 |
| Tamil Nadu | 137.06 | 1,267 |
Source: cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in, as on 31 March 2022
How a DDRS grant reaches persons with disabilities
What the numbers show
DDRS, now called the Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme, gives grants to NGOs that run special schools, early intervention centres, halfway homes and other rehabilitation projects. It also funds District Disability Rehabilitation Centres. In 2024-25 it spent Rs 139.86 crore and covered 34,898 beneficiaries, according to the DEPwD Annual Report 2025-26.
The trend over the years
The DEPwD Annual Report 2022-23 shows how the scheme shrank before it grew again. In 2018-19 it supported 543 NGOs and 41,803 beneficiaries. By 2021-22 that had fallen to 318 NGOs and 30,082 beneficiaries, even though spending stayed near Rs 100 crore. The revised scheme came into force from 1 April 2022 with fresh model projects, and further revised guidelines took effect on 1 October 2024. Spending then reached Rs 139.86 crore in 2024-25. For the calendar year 2025, the department reports Rs 143.64 crore spent on 34,082 beneficiaries.
State differences
Grants are concentrated in a few states with many established NGOs. In 2021-22 Andhra Pradesh received Rs 1,723.42 lakh, Telangana Rs 1,439.72 lakh and Odisha Rs 1,436.38 lakh. Manipur stands out among smaller states with Rs 691.62 lakh. Large states such as Bihar and Jharkhand received little or nothing, which reflects where eligible NGOs apply rather than where need is greatest.
What the figures do not tell you
Beneficiary counts are people served by funded projects in a year, so the same child in a special school is counted again the next year. Grants released in a year can include second instalments for projects sanctioned earlier. State figures show where NGOs are based, not where every beneficiary lives.
Where to check the numbers
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities publishes DDRS figures in its Annual Report and lists NGO-wise grants and screening committee minutes on depwd.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
How much is spent under DDRS every year?
DDRS spent Rs 139.86 crore in 2024-25 and Rs 70.57 crore from April to December 2025. Earlier, actual spending was Rs 101.66 crore in 2019-20, Rs 77.42 crore in 2020-21 and Rs 100.89 crore in 2021-22.
How many people benefit from DDRS?
The scheme covered 34,898 beneficiaries in 2024-25 and 22,566 from April to December 2025, according to the DEPwD Annual Report 2025-26.
How many NGOs get DDRS grants?
The DEPwD Annual Report 2022-23 shows 543 NGOs assisted in 2018-19, falling to 318 in 2021-22. Later reports give spending and beneficiaries but not the NGO count.
Which states get the most DDRS money?
In 2021-22 Andhra Pradesh received the most, Rs 1,723.42 lakh, followed by Telangana with Rs 1,439.72 lakh and Odisha with Rs 1,436.38 lakh. Several states, including Goa, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh, received nothing that year.
What is the DDRS budget for 2025-26?
The budget estimate for DDRS in 2025-26 was Rs 165 crore, the same as in 2024-25, when the revised estimate was Rs 139 crore.
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3e58aea67b01fa747687f038dfde066f6/uploads/2026/04/2026040)
- cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3e58aea67b01fa747687f038dfde066f6/uploads/2023/12/2024092)
- depwd.gov.in (depwd.gov.in/en/ddrs/)