Tamil Nadu Government Allocates ₹1.77 Crore to Establish 10 New Residential Homes with Vocational Training for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has announced a funding allocation of ₹1.77 crore to establish 10 additional residential homes offering vocational training for persons with intellectual disabilities. The facilities will be operated through voluntary non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with financial assistance from the state government.

According to an official press release issued by the Tamil Nadu government, 67 residential homes are currently functioning under the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. These homes are operated by voluntary organisations registered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, with government financial support.

Considering the growing needs of persons with intellectual disabilities and the importance of providing rehabilitation opportunities, the government had previously announced the establishment of 10 additional residential homes with vocational training facilities.

The ₹1.77 crore allocation was announced during the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons` grant demand in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

10 New Residential Homes in These Districts

Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has now directed the establishment of 10 additional residential homes through voluntary organisations in the following districts:

1. Kallakurichi

2. North Chennai

3. Tiruvannamalai

4. Sivaganga

5. Dindigul

6. Tirunelveli

7. Chengalpattu

8. Dharmapuri

9. Thanjavur

10. Ranipet

40 Beneficiaries Per Home

Each newly established residential facility will have accommodation for 40 beneficiaries.

The homes will provide residential support along with vocational training and rehabilitation services, helping persons with intellectual disabilities develop practical skills and improve their independence.

Through this initiative, the Tamil Nadu government aims to expand residential care facilities, strengthen rehabilitation services and improve access to vocational training for persons with intellectual disabilities across the state.