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The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) in India has introduced five transformative initiatives aimed at reshaping the disability rights landscape and promoting inclusivity.
Initiatives:
| Initiative | Description |
| MOU with the Council of Architecture | For inclusion of universal accessibility courses in Bachelor of Architecture programs and develop certified courses for accessibility audits. |
| Releasing of Anonymous Data of UDID | Release of anonymous data via the UDID portal for research, enabling data-driven decision-making in the disability sector. |
| PM Daksh Portal | Introduction of the PM Daksh Portal, a digital platform offering registration, skill training options, job listings, and streamlined administrative processes for persons with disabilities. |
| Courts on Disability Rights | Compilation of significant disability rights judgments from India’s Supreme Court and High Courts into a booklet for reference. |
| Online Case Monitoring Portal by CCPD | Adoption of a paperless and efficient online case monitoring portal by the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities for handling grievances. |
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