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04Dec 2024

Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Marks 9 Years of Accessibility

Why in the news? The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan celebrates its ninth anniversary, highlighting significant strides in making India more inclusive through improvements in infrastructure, transport, digital platforms, and educational access for persons with disabilities. Introduction: Launched in 2015 by the Prime Minister, the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) aims to create a fully accessible …

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03Dec 2024

Empowering Disability Rights: Strenghtening the Role of State Commissioners

Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and intervention Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of society Focus: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 draws attention to the rights of individuals with disabilities, emphasizing India’s obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Data and Legislative Framework Census and …

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17Oct 2024

Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Disability Rights and Educational Opportunities

Syllabus: GS 3: Government Policies and Intervention for development of vulnerable sections of society. Development and management of Education Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on October 15 reaffirmed educational opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwD) and rejected rigid standards that could exclude candidates based solely on disability thresholds, promoting inclusive education. …

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