India offers a range of disability benefits aimed at providing financial support, healthcare access, and social inclusion for individuals with disabilities. These benefits are governed by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which recognizes 21 types of disabilities, including visual impairment, hearing loss, locomotor disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.

To access disability benefits, individuals must obtain a disability certificate from a government-recognized medical board. This certificate verifies the type and extent of disability and is essential for availing various schemes. Benefits include; financial assistance and pension schemes, healthcare benefits, employment and insurance, travel concessions.

In a notable case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a paramilitary soldier, Lance Naik Ashok Kumar, is entitled to a disability pension despite opting for voluntary retirement. The court found that delays in medical assessment by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) compelled Kumar to retire, and thus, he should receive the disability pension.

India's disability benefits framework aims to support individuals with disabilities through financial aid, healthcare access, and social inclusion. Continuous efforts are being made to enhance these benefits and ensure that eligible individuals can access them without undue hurdles.