Union Budget 2026: Centre Announces Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana and Divyang Sahara Yojana

Key facts

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed supporting the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) to scale up the production of assistive devices.
• The Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana aims to promote artificial limb manufacturing through Artificial Intelligence (AI) interventions.
• Under the Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana, differently-abled individuals will receive industry-relevant training and access to customised assistive products.
• The Divyang Sahara Yojana will support ALIMCO in increasing production and investing in AI integration and Research and Development (R&D).
• The government plans to strengthen PM Divyasha Kendras and establish Assistive Technology Marts to provide easy access to assistive devices.