# India Autism Centre seeks GST exemption on disability services 2026-08-07T15:10:00+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The India Autism Centre (IAC) released a white paper in Kolkata recommending a 0% GST on all disability support services, arguing that the current tax framework creates a structural barrier to care. Therapy costs in metro cities reach Rs 30,000 per month, and disability-related expenses account for 20.32% of household consumption, with 57.1% of such households facing catastrophic health expenditure, reports The Hindu. The report says existing exemptions only apply to 'charitable activities' for persons with 'severe' disabilities, excluding many who need ongoing support. It calls for shifting from provider-based to service-based tax classification, as done in Australia, Canada and the UK. Co-author Sreerupa Chakraborty noted that parents often quit jobs to care for children, while GST adds to the burden. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: autism, disability, GST, inclusion, tax reform Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-autism-centre-seeks-gst-exemption-on-disability-services/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-autism-centre-seeks-gst-exemption-on-disability-services/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.