District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC), Vanivilas Hospital
Vanivilas Hospital has been a trusted name for mothers and children in Bengaluru for decades. What many don't know is that it also houses a District Early Intervention Centre — a free government facility that screens children for developmental delays, including autism. The DEIC is part of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, which means the screening and initial support services are free.
Free government DEIC at the premier Vanivilas Women and Children Hospital. Screening and diagnosis for developmental delays including autism, 0-18 years.
Services
How this entry was verified
DEIC programme referenced in IAP Consensus Statement on Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Indian Pediatrics, Jan 2024). Karnataka has 17 operating DEICs statewide as of March 2026.
Good to know
Free for all children 0-18. Centrally located near City Market.
More government services
- Department for Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, KarnatakaState government department administering disability welfare schemes: Niramaya health insurance, disability pension, assistive devices, scholarship schemes, UDID registration.
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- District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC), IGICHFree government facility screening children 0-18 for developmental delays including autism. Part of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) under the National Health Mission.
- Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (SSK) — Inclusive EducationState implementation of the central Samagra Shiksha scheme. Inclusive education for Children with Special Needs in 50,000+ government schools, including special educators, assistive devices, and therapeutic services.