CRC Bhopal | Composite Regional Center for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,

Visit of Dr. Virendra Kumar Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Visit of Hon'ble Secretary DEPwD Shri Rajesh Aggarwal

About CRC – Bhopal

CRC stands for “Composite Regional Centre for skill development, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan)”. CRC is a service model initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. CRCs are working as extended arms of national institutes to ensure disability rehabilitation for all types of disabilities under one roof. At present, there are 20 CRCs in 19 states across India.

CRC, Bhopal was established on 14 August 2000 by NIEPID, Secunderabad under the Scheme of Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA). It was realigned in February 2006 to Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (Divyangjan), Mumbai: an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. From August 2024, CRC Bhopal is under administrative control of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) Sehore, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh.

CRC Bhopal has been working for the development of rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities in the central India region. This center is focusing on providing comprehensive disability rehabilitation services for all categories of persons with disabilities. The center is conferred with the national award for barrier-free environment in the year 2006.

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Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) is a governmental body in India dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities. Established under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, DEPwD plays a pivotal role in formulating policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and empowerment for persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the nation. DEPwD’s mandate encompasses various aspects of disability empowerment, including education, employment, social security, accessibility, and rehabilitation. Through its initiatives, DEPwD strives to enhance opportunities for PWDs to participate actively in societal, economic, and cultural spheres, thereby ensuring their full integration and contribution to national development. Key initiatives undertaken by DEPwD include the Accessible India Campaign, which aims to create barrier-free environments and promote accessibility in public infrastructure and transportation systems. Additionally, DEPwD oversees the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD Act), which provides a comprehensive legal framework for safeguarding the rights and entitlements of PWDs. By advocating for inclusive policies, facilitating capacity-building programs, and collaborating with stakeholders at various levels, DEPwD plays a crucial role in fostering a more equitable and inclusive society where persons with disabilities can realize their full potential and lead dignified lives.