The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999
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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Central Act enacted 1999-12-30. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedThursday, 30 December 1999
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
RPwD Act 2016: 21 recognised disabilities
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with DisabilitiesOffice of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with DisabilitiesMinistry of Electronics & IT
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesDisability Rights OrganisationsSpecial EducatorsInternet Users
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