Three new policies of the State government will come into force in the upcoming academic year, impacting a broad range of higher education programmes, including engineering, pharmacy and management
The guidelines align with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. This move follows the Delhi High Court highlighting inconsistencies in the Act's implementation and criticizing organizations like Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for unauthorized actions in identifying posts.
On the occasion, ADP Senior Vice President Sujnan Venkatesh stated that the footwear donation was part of a CSR initiative to address the challenges faced by people living with leprosy and other disabilities.
First additional district and sessions judge M Shyam Sree lauded the talents of persons with disabilities (PwDs) and said they were excelling in all fields.
The court said that while the instructions for 'Pathaan' have been put into action, a comprehensive consultation with all relevant parties would be necessary to ensure the implementation of the framework in both form and substance
Explaining how in our country, according to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, there are 21 types of disabilities specified, he says that this includes intellectual disability.