Q. National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), recently seen in news, functions under which ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Notes: The Union government plans to introduce a new test developed by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) to diagnose specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in Indian adults. NIEPID, established in 1984, operates under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, focusing on services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. With headquarters in Secunderabad, Telangana, it offers training, research, and rehabilitation services nationwide.