SchemesSaturday, 14 March 2026·The Hindu
DEPwD and Coalition of the Willing launch integrated life-cycle support model for hearing-impaired persons
DEPwD partnered with the Coalition of the Willing to build a national support ecosystem for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) partnered with the Coalition of the Willing to create India’s first integrated life-cycle support model for persons with hearing impairment.
Key specifics
- The initiative covers early intervention, education, skilling, employment and social inclusion.
- DEPwD is the nodal department for persons with disabilities.
- The Coalition of the Willing includes ISLRTC, TEACH, WinVinaya Foundation and Buddy4Study India Foundation.
- Technology partners named include Blee Tech Innovations Pvt. Ltd. and VCrop Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- The model is designed for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community across India.
Exam lens
TNPSC social welfare question type: scheme-objective and institution match, DEPwD, hearing impairment, ISLRTC, early intervention, skilling, employment, social inclusion.