VikasAIR 27 · CSE 2025 · 252 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a constitutional or legal provision
Right of persons with disabilities Act was passed to give a life of dignity to disabled people who constitute 2.2% of population to realise the vision of welfare state under Article 38.
Body · points
Positives of this act:
Forced government to come up with welfare schemes for the disabled like e.g. Accessible India campaign etc.
Positive discrimination towards disabled people through measures like e.g. reservations in jobs.
Focus of all round development of the disabled people to give them an easy life.
Provided for rehabilitation of the disabled population through measures like homes for the disabled etc.
Broke a taboo in society against disabled people by addressing them as "Divyangjans".
Medical facilities to disabled to reduce the pain & sufferings.
Comprehensive coverage of disabilities including mental disabilities.
Shortcomings of this act
Lack of penetration of benefits to the poor people and rural disabled population.
Lethargic implementation due to lack of demand side pressure.
Bureaucratic apathy & lack of sensitisation.
Insufficient fund allocation due to lack of concrete provisions.
Lack of focus on mental disabilities & more focus on physical disabilities.
Less benefits to women disabled population.
Proliferation of schemes under it leading to leakages, inefficiencies.
Way Ahead
Comprehensive coverage & addressal of disabilities.
More focus on implementation in letter & spirit.
Sensitisation & awareness programs.
Attitudinal change programs also needed.
Close · a way forward
Divyangjan's development is crucial for "Sabka saath, Sabka Vikas" vision to achieve vision of Viksit Bharat.
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