History & Key Facts
1955
Year AIFD was established.
1965
Year AIFD was registered as a society.
Across India
AIFD works with Deaf communities across India.
About AIFD
The All India Federation of the Deaf (AIFD) was established in 1955. It works for the rights and inclusion of Deaf people in India.
AIFD supports Indian Sign Language, accessible services, education, employment, and equal participation.
The organization also works with Deaf associations across India.
Source: AIFD's official website.
Vision & Mission
Vision
Equal rights and full inclusion for Deaf people.
Mission
- Support Deaf rights
- Promote Indian Sign Language
- Improve access to education
- Support equal employment opportunities
- Improve accessible communication
- Support Deaf youth and women
- Strengthen Deaf organizations
- Promote the RPwD Act, 2016
These are short summaries. Read the full Vision & Mission on the AIFD website (opens the AIFD website in a new tab).
What AIFD Does
Deaf Rights
Supports equal rights for Deaf people.
Indian Sign Language
Promotes sign language and communication access.
Education
Supports accessible learning.
Employment
Supports equal job opportunities.
Youth & Women
Supports participation and leadership.
Deaf Associations
Connects Deaf associations across India.
AUPAD & AIFD
AIFD provides national information about Deaf associations in India. Its website includes information about AUPAD in Uttar Pradesh.
Please see AIFD's official listing for the latest affiliation information.
AUPAD on AIFD Website (opens the AIFD website in a new tab) View Official State Affiliations (opens the AIFD website in a new tab)
Official AIFD Resources
Official Website
The AIFD home page.
Visit Website (opens the AIFD website in a new tab)About AIFD
Who AIFD is and its history.
Visit Website (opens the AIFD website in a new tab)State Associations
AIFD list of state associations.
Visit Website (opens the AIFD website in a new tab)Annual Reports
AIFD reports by year.
Visit Website (opens the AIFD website in a new tab)
AIFD Contact
These are AIFD contact details. They are not AUPAD contact details.
- Organisation
- All India Federation of the Deaf (AIFD)
- Office
- 12–13, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,
Qutab Institutional Area, Near FAI House,
New Delhi – 110067, India - SMS / WhatsApp
- +91 76776 99977 (text messages only)
- Calls
- +91 78707 21216
- [email protected]
- Website
- aifdeaf.org (opens the AIFD website in a new tab)
Checked on AIFD's official Contact page on 13 October 2026. Please check there before sending documents.
Official Contact Page (opens the AIFD website in a new tab) Contact AUPAD instead
Explore District / Division Affiliated
See AUPAD in the divisions and districts of Uttar Pradesh.