Tag: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016

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Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities delivered two impactful judgments aimed at promoting accessibility and protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities in India.   What is the Judgement about?  Government Office Accessibility Mandate: Government offices in non-accessible buildings must relocate services. Services should be moved …

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Activists flay exemption to disability quota rule

General Studies – 2 Topics covered: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Context:       The Social Justice Ministry issued a notification saying that Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 , which provides for 4% reservation in jobs for …

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