The department for welfare of disabled and senior citizens is mandated to implement acts and rules pertaining to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and Senior Citizens, such as Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, National Trust Act, 1999, RCI Act, 1992 and Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The department strives to enable the PwDs & Senior Citizens to lead an independent and dignified life through various programmes. During the financial year 2020-21, an amount of Rs.36.92 Crores was allocated to the department.
Telangana Vikalangula Co-operative Corporation (TVCC), a subsidiary of the department has 2 Training cum Production Center, 5 Prosthetics manufacturing centers and a Braille Press.
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