Vocational Rehabilitation Centre
The Vocational Rehabilitation Centre provides zero-interest micro-loans to disabled men and women who exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit to assist them in launching their businesses and getting their firms off the ground. To provide a recommendation on the amount of the loan, the VRC
The subcommittee conducts an assessment of the borrowers’ mental and physical capabilities, as well as their available financial resources.
Since the beginning of the programme, a total of 965 people have been awarded cash for a total of 26.5 million rupees so that they can start their businesses. In 2018, 31 disabled people were awarded up to 1.3 million rupees. The percentage of people who have recovered now stands at 98.64%.
Those who are eligible can receive various assistive goods, such as tricycles, wheelchairs, walkers, elbow crutches, tripod sticks, aluminium crutches, and commode chairs.
VRC conducted business management trainings before disbursing the loans so as to not only provide financial assistance but also equip the beneficiaries with the necessary skills to manage their resources and make informed decisions. The training program focused on four key areas: planning, budgeting, innovation, and record-keeping. VRC feels proud to help people with disabilities to stand on their own feet by providing them with interest free loans.
Nazia Vicky, a married woman with primary education and a beautician diploma, has faced the challenge of polio affecting her right leg since childhood. Married with two daughters, her husband’s involvement in a road accident resulted in injuries to both legs, adding further difficulty to the family. To make ends meet, Nazia initially worked at a beauty parlour, but her earnings were insufficient for the entire family.
Fortunately, Nazia discovered the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre of PSRD and applied for a loan of Rs. 35,000 to purchase makeup and tools necessary to offer her beauty services to clients at their
doorstep. With dedication and experience, she earned Rs. 18,000 monthly. Encouraged by her success, Nazia applied for a second loan of Rs. 45,000 to establish her own parlour, a request accepted by the VRC based on her commendable record. Now, with her own parlour, Nazia is earning more than Rs. 35,000 monthly. This significant increase in income has transformed their lives, and Nazia expresses her sincere gratitude to the VRC for making
her life more comfortable
