Indira Charitable Trust does not operate any homes or centers for persons with multiple disabilities. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive regarding disabilities, we strive to guide people in the right direction.
National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) is an Indian government agency providing services to persons with multiple disabilities. It was established by Government of India under the aegis of the Department of Disability Affairs within the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at Chennai. It runs HRD programs to train rehabilitation professionals. The institute provides services such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychological intervention, vocational training, and special education. The institute is the first of its kind in Asia dedicated exclusively to persons with multiple disabilities.
National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan) established in the year 2005, on East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, (about 30 km from Chennai Central railway station, Mofussil bus terminus and airport) Under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, to serve as a national resource center for empowerment of persons with Multiple Disabilities such as those with two or more disabilities in a person. The Disabilities enumerated as per RPWD Act (2016) are
Parkinson's disease and as per The National Trust (1999) Act, are
NIEPMD Website - https://niepmd.tn.nic.in/
NIEPMD Contact Number - Toll free help line no - 18004250345 [Available between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all working days (Mon-Fri)]
Mobile: 9444314716, Tel: 044- 27472113, 27472046
NIEPMD e-mail: [email protected]
