National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

What National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities does

The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) is a Government of India autonomous body established in 1984 at Manovikas Nagar, Bowenpally, Secunderabad, Telangana, under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Originally named the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH), it was renamed to its current designation and operates as the nodal agency for intellectual disability services in India. It maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification and is governed by a General Council and Executive Council.

NIEPID delivers a portfolio spanning academic programs (Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation, B.Ed. Special Education, M.Ed., M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention, and Indian Sign Language Interpretation), clinical rehabilitation services (assessment, therapy, ADIP-TLM assistive device distribution, Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centres, family cottage and respite care), research (NBER unit), and proprietary assessment/training IP including the NIEPID Indian Test of Intelligence Kit and DISHA Manuals and Workbooks. It publishes the MENTARD bimonthly bulletin (~300 subscribers) and the NIEPID Journal, and operates a specialized library of over 25,000 volumes. Technology assets are domain-specialized rather than software-platform-driven, anchored in standardized diagnostic tools and client data software (CDEIC).

The institute's revenue model is primarily government grant funding from its parent ministry, supplemented by fees from short-term training programs, certificate courses, and block placement/internship programs (fees revised in September 2024), one-time publication and awareness material sales, and minimal subscription income. Service delivery runs through the Secunderabad headquarters, three regional centres (Noida, Kolkata, Navi Mumbai), three Composite Regional Centres (Nellore, Davangere, Rajnandgaon), and mobile outreach camps. It serves approximately 140 students, 160 faculty/research staff, 300 direct library users, and 7,000 indirect professional users in government and NGOs, targeting persons with intellectual disabilities, rehabilitation professionals, parents/families, and partner NGOs across India.

Name

National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Legal name

National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan)

Website

https://niepid.nic.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NIEPID is a Government of India autonomous body, established 1984, that delivers academic programs, rehabilitation services, and proprietary assessment tools for persons with intellectual disabilities across India through its Secunderabad HQ and three regional centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Disability Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAAAD

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYEDAAAOAI

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

SECONDARYEDAKAIAD

Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Assistive Technology (AT) Assessment, Devices & Training

Keywords

• Special education training
• Intellectual disability rehabilitation
• Disability assessment services
• Aids and appliances distribution
• Early intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Secunderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India as an autonomous body
2. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from short-term training programs, certificate courses, and block placement/internship programs for rehabilitation professionals
3. Publication Sales: NIEPID Publications and awareness materials are available for sale and free distribution

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NIEPID is a national apex autonomous institution that offers academic and professional training programs in special education and disability rehabilitation, provides clinical and therapeutic rehabilitation services for persons with intellectual disabilities, conducts standardized assessments, and supplies aids/appliances under the ADIP scheme. Its offerings are aimed at persons with intellectual disabilities, their families, special educators, rehabilitation professionals, NGOs, and government agencies across India.

Product overview

NIEPID (National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities) is a government autonomous body established in 1984, functioning under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The institute operates from its headquarters in Secunderabad with three regional centres in Noida, Kolkata, and Mumbai. NIEPID offers a comprehensive portfolio consisting of academic programs (diploma, degree, and postgraduate courses in special education and rehabilitation), specialized library services with over 25,000 volumes, the NIEPID Indian Test of Intelligence assessment kit, publication services producing the MENTARD bimonthly bulletin, awareness materials, and the NIEPID Journal. The institute provides rehabilitation services including ADIP-TLM distribution, Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centres, short-term training programs, and family support services including respite care. The organization has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MENTARD: A bimonthly awareness bulletin service launched in January 1986 providing abstracts of recent articles from journals, news items of interest, upcoming conferences/seminars information, professional appointments, and new additions to the library collection.
• NIEPID Indian Test of Intelligence Kit

Products and services

• Diploma in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) RCI-recognized two-year diploma program preparing trainees to become special educators for children and persons with intellectual disabilities; delivered on campus and through affiliated centres, intended for aspiring and in-service special education teachers.
• B.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability) Bachelor of Education degree in Special Education with specialization in intellectual disability, recognized by RCI and university affiliates; aimed at graduates seeking teaching careers in special education.
• M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability) Postgraduate degree in Special Education with specialization in intellectual disability for in-service special educators seeking advanced qualifications, research exposure, and teacher-educator roles.
• PG Diploma in Early Intervention and other PG Diplomas Postgraduate diploma programs (including Early Intervention and other specialized diplomas) targeting rehabilitation professionals, special educators, and in-service personnel working with children with developmental disabilities.
• Short-term Training and Capacity Building Programs Short-term certificate and capacity-building courses in intellectual disability, rehabilitation therapies, sign language, early intervention, and related topics; targeted at teachers, parents, caregivers, NGO staff, and government functionaries.
• Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Services Clinical and therapeutic services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, behaviour modification, and counselling for persons with intellectual disabilities, delivered at the Secunderabad campus and regional centres.
• Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centre Services Early identification, assessment, and intervention services for children (0–6 years) with developmental delays and cross-disability needs; for families seeking timely support and referrals.
• ADIP Scheme — Aids, Appliances and Teaching-Learning Materials Distribution Government of India ADIP scheme implementation: distribution of aids, appliances, and teaching-learning materials (TLM) to eligible persons with disabilities (Below Poverty Line priority) at subsidized or no cost through camps and centres.
• NIEPID Indian Test of Intelligence (NITI) — Assessment Tool Standardized, culturally adapted intelligence assessment tool developed by NIEPID for evaluating intellectual functioning of Indian children and adults; administered by trained professionals for diagnosis, classification, and educational planning.
• Library and Information Services Specialized library and information services (including digital resources) on intellectual disability, special education, and rehabilitation for students, researchers, professionals, and partner institutions.
• Publications — MENTARD Bulletin and NIEPID Journal Periodic in-house publications including the MENTARD bulletin and the NIEPID Journal, disseminating research, best practices, and updates for professionals, researchers, and policymakers in the disability sector.
• Family Support and Extension Services Family counselling, parent training, home-based training, and community outreach for families of persons with intellectual disabilities to support daily living, behaviour management, and inclusion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training approximately 140 students and 160 faculty/research staff annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Depwd)coreOthersAdministrative oversight ministry providing funding and policy direction to NIEPID as an autonomous body under the Government of India
• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic affiliation for certification and curriculum standardization of rehabilitation and special education programs
• National TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for welfare programs for persons with intellectual disabilities and their families
• ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for distribution of assistive devices and technical aids under ADIP scheme
• National Film Development CorporationminorOthersNDFDC collaboration for welfare schemes for persons with disabilities
• ISLRTC (Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Indian Sign Language Interpretation training and certification programs
• National Informatics Centre (NIC)coreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and hosting services under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
• NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic course collaboration for open and distance learning in special education

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sense International India: NGO working with persons with disabilities including intellectual disabilities, providing education, advocacy and rehabilitation services through community programs.
• Mobility India: Indian non-profit providing rehabilitation, assistive devices and professional training programs across disability categories, partly overlapping NIEPID's service portfolio.
• Amar Seva Sangam: Indian NGO running rehabilitation centers, special education and vocational training programs for persons with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.

Direct peers

• National Trust (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment): Statutory body under the same ministry working for welfare of persons with intellectual disabilities, autism and cerebral palsy — overlapping beneficiary segments and program areas.
• AYJNIHH (Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities): Sister national institute under the same Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, focused on hearing/speech disabilities with similar mandate for training, rehabilitation and assessment services.
• NILD (National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities): Autonomous body under the same ministry providing rehabilitation, prosthetic/orthotic services and professional training for locomotor disabilities — structurally identical peer.
• NIMHR (National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation): Government institute dedicated to mental health rehabilitation with comparable training, research and community-outreach mandate that overlaps with intellectual disability service delivery.
• SVNIRTAR (Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research): National institute offering rehabilitation training, research and clinical services with overlapping academic and human-resource development programs.
• NIEPVD (National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities): Sibling autonomous institute for visually disabled persons, offering parallel structure of academic programs, regional centres, training and ADIP-aligned services under the same ministry.

Broad incumbents

• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI): Statutory regulator for rehabilitation professionals in India that sets curriculum standards and accredits programs like those delivered by NIEPID.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@niepidindia8724
• Facebookfacebook.com/niepid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-institute-for-the-empowerment-of-persons-with-intellectual-disabilities

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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