Hello Sourabh, I came to know about the scheme from Mr Kayne's mail. It seems, the scheme may help enterprising disabled persons who want to start or already have their own business.
As regards channels, the leading organisations may request the concerned ministries or at least the MSJE to address the issue. Other members of the list may come up with other ideas. With best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: 6290527506 ----- Original Message ----- From: Sourabh Yadav To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Concerns regarding the exclusion of Persons with Disabilities from the SMILE scheme and gaps in social security support Thank you for bringing this to our notice. What are your thoughts on how it is exclusive to the disability community? Do you know any channels where we can protest this or bring it to the notice of the government again? Regards, Sourabh Singh Yadav On Wed, 9 Sept, 2026, 07:38 Amiyo Biswas, <[email protected]> wrote: Online mass petition may be a good option. I have no idea how much the authorities pay atention to these petitions. But they help mobilise public opinion and support. The best option is to approach the central government on behalf of leading organisations. With best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: 6290527506 ----- Original Message ----- From: 'Mister Kayne' via AccessIndia To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:42 PM Subject: [AI] Concerns regarding the exclusion of Persons with Disabilities from the SMILE scheme and gaps in social security support Dear Access India Community, I recently looked into the details of the central government’s SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) umbrella scheme. While it aims to provide comprehensive rehabilitation, education, skill development, and welfare support to specific vulnerable groups, it is concerning to note that persons with disabilities (PwDs) find no mention or inclusion within its framework. Given that the disabled population in India represents one of the largest and most marginalized groups facing systemic barriers, social exclusion, and severe economic challenges, this exclusion is deeply troubling. Furthermore, when examining existing state-funded pension schemes and welfare frameworks, critical survival needs—such as adequate house rent support, specialized medical and assistive device expenses, and accessible accommodations—are routinely neglected or grossly underfunded. How fair is it that persons with disabilities continue to be overlooked in comprehensive livelihood and social security policies? Should we collectively raise our voices to demand broader, inclusive, and rights-based provisions that address actual living costs, housing, and healthcare for the disabled community? I look forward to hearing your thoughts and discussing how we might collectively address these critical gaps. 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