UPSC Mains 2026 · GS I · Q9 · 10 marks · 150 words

How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy framework in India in this regard.

हिन्दी में

अपंगता को आप किस प्रकार समझते हैं? इस विषय में भारत में समावेशी नीतिगत ढाँचे की आवश्यकता सिद्ध कीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Briefly outline various reasons for the stigma, discrimination and neglect of People with disabilities (PwDs). Also, suggest measures to fight myths and misconceptions about disability in India.”

MadhaviAIR 446 · CSE 2024 · 177 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

People with disabilities are special people who have impairment either physically or mentally which restricts them to participate in the normal activities.

Reasons for the stigma and discrimination

Body · points

(1) Social reasons → feeling of exclusion → not productive → 'fear of society' to include them in normal gatherings (2) Economical: → unable to work. → less productivity and stamina (3) prejudices of mentally disabled persons. (4) lack of exclusive atmosphere for disabled ex: parks which discriminates vehicler.

Measures to fight myths and misconceptions of disability

(1) Government measures: → GOI has taken measures like 'National Disabled policy' which includes 22 disabilities to provide economic support. → to build Government buildings, disabled friendly. → providing exemptions to encourage their participation (2) Social measures: → to treat them equally and give mental strength → parents should not discriminate disabled children, which sensitizes society to treat everyone equal (3) Health aids: → in providing machines.

Close · a summary

hearing aids - disability correction and rehabilitation help.

There needs to be change in attitude to treat them equally instead of burden to the society.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, General Studies Paper I, Q9. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.