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{{Short description|Regulator of programmes for the disabled}}
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{{Infobox organization
| name                    = Rehabilitation Council of India
| formation                = {{start date and age|June 1993}}
| logo                    = Rehabilitation Council of India logo.png
| logo_size                = 171
| abbreviation            = RCI
| headquarters            = New Delhi
| leader_title            = Chairperson
| leader_name              = Dr. Sharanjeet Kaur <ref>{{Cite web |title=Executive Committee {{!}} REHABILITATION COUNCIL OF INDIA, (A Statutory Body of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) Government of India |url=https://rehabcouncil.nic.in/about-us/executive-committee |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=rehabcouncil.nic.in}}</ref>
| main_organ              = Council
| affiliations            = [[Department of Higher Education (India)|Department of Higher Education]], [[Ministry of Education (India)|Ministry of Education]]
| website                  = {{URL|https://rehabcouncil.nic.in/}}
}}


The '''Rehabilitation Council of India''' (RCI) is the apex [[government body]], set up under an [[Act of Parliament]], to regulate training programmes and courses targeted at disabled, disadvantaged, and [[special education]] requirement communities. It is the only statutory council in [[India]] that is required to maintain the Central Rehabilitation Register which mainly documents details of all qualified professionals who operate and deliver training and educational programmes for the targeted communities [http://rehabcouncil.nic.in/index.htm]. In the year 2000, the Rehabilitation Council of India (Amendment) Act, 2000, was introduced and notified consequently by the [[government of India]]. The amendment brought definitions and discussions provided within the earlier Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, under the ambit of a larger act, namely, Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
The '''Rehabilitation Council of India''' ('''RCI''') is the apex [[government body]], set up under an [[Act of Parliament]], to regulate training programmes and courses targeted at disabled, disadvantaged, and [[special education]] requirement communities. It is the only statutory council in [[India]] that is required to maintain the Central Rehabilitation Register which mainly documents details of all qualified professionals who operate and deliver training and educational programmes for the targeted communities. In the year 2000, the Rehabilitation Council of India (Amendment) Act, 2000, was introduced and notified consequently by the [[government of India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Thudalikunnil |first=Gopalan, Rejani |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rmqtDwAAQBAJ&dq=Rehabilitation+Council+of+India+In+the+year+2000,+the+Rehabilitation+Council+of+India+(Amendment)+Act,+2000&pg=PA219 |title=Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities |date=2019-08-30 |publisher=IGI Global |isbn=978-1-7998-1224-1 |language=en}}</ref> The amendment brought definitions and discussions provided within the earlier Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, under the ambit of a larger act, namely, Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=K |first1=MANGAL, S. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5cilDwAAQBAJ&dq=Rehabilitation+Council+of+India+In+the+year+2000,+the+Rehabilitation+Council+of+India+(Amendment)+Act,+2000&pg=PA269 |title=CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL |last2=SHUBHRA |first2=MANGAL |date=2019-07-01 |publisher=PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. |isbn=978-93-88028-17-2 |language=en}}</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) was set up as a registered society in 1986. On September, 1992 the RCI Act was enacted by Parliament and it became a Statutory Body on 22 June 1993. The Act was amended by Parliament in 2000 to make it more broad-based. The mandate given to RCI is to regulate and monitor services given to persons with disability, to standardise syllabi and to maintain a Central Rehabilitation Register of all qualified professionals and personnel working in the field of Rehabilitation and Special Education. The Act also prescribes punitive action against unqualified persons delivering services to persons with disability.
The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) was set up as a registered society in 1986. In September 1992 the RCI Act was enacted by Parliament and it became a Statutory Body on 22 June 1993.<ref name=":0" /> The Act was amended by Parliament in 2000 to make it more broad-based. The mandate given to RCI is to regulate and monitor services given to persons with disability, to standardise syllabi and to maintain a Central Rehabilitation Register of all qualified professionals and personnel working in the field of Rehabilitation and Special Education. The Act also prescribes punitive action against unqualified persons delivering services to persons with disability.


== Professionals who can apply for RCI accreditation ==
== Approved institutions ==
As per RCI, the following categories of professionals can apply for RCI's [[accreditation]] process. (To apply, the requirement is specifically that the professionals be providing services targeted towards communities for which RCI has been set up) [http://rehabcouncil.nic.in/faq.htm][https://web.archive.org/web/20071111111153/http://www.hindu.com/edu/2006/08/07/stories/2006080700170400.htm]:
{{As of|2022|10|21}}, the list of approved institutions published by the council includes 887 institutions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2022 |title=List of Approved Institutions upto 21-10-2022 |url=https://rehabcouncil.nic.in/writereaddata/approved_inst.pdf |access-date=25 October 2022 |website=Rehabilitation Council of India}}</ref>
*Prosthetists and Orthotists
*Audiologists and Speech Therapists
*Clinical Psychologists
*Rehabilitation Counsellors, Administrators
*Rehabilitation Workshop Managers
*Rehabilitation Psychologists
*Rehabilitation Social Workers
*Rehabilitation Practitioners in Mental Retardation
*Speech Pathologists
*Special Teachers for Educating and Training the Handicapped
*Vocational Counsellors, Employment Officers and Placement Officers
*Multi-purpose Rehabilitation Therapists, Technicians
*Orientation and Mobility Specialists
*Community Based Rehabilitation Professionals
*Hearing and Ear Mould Technicians
*Rehabilitation Engineers and Technicians


The council has reportedly registered around 12,000 such professionals across India.
== Rehabilitation Services and Costs ==
The cost of rehabilitation services in India varies depending on the facility and the specific services. For those searching for rehabilitation services in India, it's crucial to understand the different types of care available. For instance:
*Economy Rooms (Only for males):
** One Month: ₹2,00,000
** Two Months: ₹3,60,000
** Three Months: ₹5,10,000
* Premium Economy Rooms (Only for males):
** One Month: ₹2,50,000
**Two Months: ₹4,50,000
**Three Months: ₹6,37,500
*Twin Sharing Rooms:
**One Month: ₹3,50,000
**Two Months: ₹6,30,000
**Three Months: ₹8,92,500
These fees not only cover the stay but also include medical supervision, counseling, and holistic therapies aimed at detoxification and long-term recovery.


== Objectives of RCI ==
===Facilities and Amenities===
Rehabilitation centers, notably the Best Luxury Rehabilitation, offer various amenities to create a supportive environment for recovery:


# To regulate the training policies and programmes in the field of rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
* '''Smoking Zones''': Designated areas for patients with smoking habits.
# To bring about standardization of training courses for professionals dealing with persons with disabilities.
* '''Dietary Options''': Predominantly vegetarian              meals, with the option to order non-vegetarian food at an additional cost.
# To prescribe minimum standards of education and training of various categories of professionals/ personnel dealing with people with disabilities.
* '''Technology Access''': Patients are allowed access to phones and laptops daily after 4:00 PM.
# To regulate these standards in all training institutions uniformly throughout the country.
* '''Medical Requirements''': Patients undergo a series of medical tests before admission, including liver function tests, renal function tests, and thyroid function tests, ensuring personalised care.
# To recognize institutions/ organizations/ universities running master's degree/ bachelor's degree/ P.G. Diploma/ Diploma/ Certificate courses in the field of rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
# To recognize degree/diploma/certificate awarded by foreign universities/ institutions on reciprocal basis.
# To promote research in Rehabilitation and Special Education.
# To maintain Central Rehabilitation Register for registration of professionals/ personnel.
# To collect information on a regular basis on education and training in the field of rehabilitation of people with disabilities from institutions in India and abroad
# To encourage continuing education in the field of rehabilitation and special education by way of collaboration with organizations working in the field of disability.
# To recognize Vocational Rehabilitation Centres as manpower development centres.
# To register vocational instructors and other personnel working in the Vocational Rehabilitation Centres.
# To recognize the national institutes and apex institutions on disability as manpower development centres.
# To register personnel working in national institutes and apex institutions on disability under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.


== Courses are being offered by RCI recognized institutions/ training centres ==
===Conclusion===
The Rehabilitation Council of India, a key regulatory body, continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring that rehabilitation centers across the nation maintain the highest standards of care and education.


# Certificate Courses
== Courses offered==
# Diploma Courses
The Rehabilitation Council of India does not provide courses directly; it is a regulatory body that regulates many courses offered by organizations.
# PG Diploma Courses
 
# Certificate courses
# Diploma courses
# PG Diploma courses
# Degree Courses
# Degree Courses
# Post-graduate Degree Courses/ Master's level courses
# Post-graduate degree courses/ master's level courses
# Short-term/ refresher courses under the Continuing Rehabilitation Education programme
# Short-term/ refresher courses under the Continuing Rehabilitation Education programme


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
http://www.rehabcouncil.nic.in/


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://rehabcouncil.nic.in/}}
* {{Official website|https://rehabcouncil.nic.in/}}


{{Higher education in India}}
{{Higher education in India}}

Latest revision as of 20:04, 25 March 2026


Rehabilitation Council of India
AbbreviationRCI
FormationJune 1993; 33 years ago (June 1993)
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Chairperson
Dr. Sharanjeet Kaur [1]
Main organ
Council
AffiliationsDepartment of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
Websiterehabcouncil.nic.in

The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is the apex government body, set up under an Act of Parliament, to regulate training programmes and courses targeted at disabled, disadvantaged, and special education requirement communities. It is the only statutory council in India that is required to maintain the Central Rehabilitation Register which mainly documents details of all qualified professionals who operate and deliver training and educational programmes for the targeted communities. In the year 2000, the Rehabilitation Council of India (Amendment) Act, 2000, was introduced and notified consequently by the government of India.[2] The amendment brought definitions and discussions provided within the earlier Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, under the ambit of a larger act, namely, Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.[3]

Background[edit | edit source]

The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) was set up as a registered society in 1986. In September 1992 the RCI Act was enacted by Parliament and it became a Statutory Body on 22 June 1993.[2] The Act was amended by Parliament in 2000 to make it more broad-based. The mandate given to RCI is to regulate and monitor services given to persons with disability, to standardise syllabi and to maintain a Central Rehabilitation Register of all qualified professionals and personnel working in the field of Rehabilitation and Special Education. The Act also prescribes punitive action against unqualified persons delivering services to persons with disability.

Approved institutions[edit | edit source]

As of 21 October 2022, the list of approved institutions published by the council includes 887 institutions.[4]

Rehabilitation Services and Costs[edit | edit source]

The cost of rehabilitation services in India varies depending on the facility and the specific services. For those searching for rehabilitation services in India, it's crucial to understand the different types of care available. For instance:

  • Economy Rooms (Only for males):
    • One Month: ₹2,00,000
    • Two Months: ₹3,60,000
    • Three Months: ₹5,10,000
  • Premium Economy Rooms (Only for males):
    • One Month: ₹2,50,000
    • Two Months: ₹4,50,000
    • Three Months: ₹6,37,500
  • Twin Sharing Rooms:
    • One Month: ₹3,50,000
    • Two Months: ₹6,30,000
    • Three Months: ₹8,92,500

These fees not only cover the stay but also include medical supervision, counseling, and holistic therapies aimed at detoxification and long-term recovery.

Facilities and Amenities[edit | edit source]

Rehabilitation centers, notably the Best Luxury Rehabilitation, offer various amenities to create a supportive environment for recovery:

  • Smoking Zones: Designated areas for patients with smoking habits.
  • Dietary Options: Predominantly vegetarian meals, with the option to order non-vegetarian food at an additional cost.
  • Technology Access: Patients are allowed access to phones and laptops daily after 4:00 PM.
  • Medical Requirements: Patients undergo a series of medical tests before admission, including liver function tests, renal function tests, and thyroid function tests, ensuring personalised care.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

The Rehabilitation Council of India, a key regulatory body, continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring that rehabilitation centers across the nation maintain the highest standards of care and education.

Courses offered[edit | edit source]

The Rehabilitation Council of India does not provide courses directly; it is a regulatory body that regulates many courses offered by organizations.

  1. Certificate courses
  2. Diploma courses
  3. PG Diploma courses
  4. Degree Courses
  5. Post-graduate degree courses/ master's level courses
  6. Short-term/ refresher courses under the Continuing Rehabilitation Education programme

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Executive Committee | REHABILITATION COUNCIL OF INDIA, (A Statutory Body of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) Government of India". rehabcouncil.nic.in. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Thudalikunnil, Gopalan, Rejani (2019-08-30). Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities. IGI Global. ISBN 978-1-7998-1224-1.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. K, MANGAL, S.; SHUBHRA, MANGAL (2019-07-01). CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-93-88028-17-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "List of Approved Institutions upto 21-10-2022" (PDF). Rehabilitation Council of India. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.

External links[edit | edit source]