Disabilities Bill to be brought for passage in LS next month

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:13

A bill that seeks to provide disabled persons five per cent reservation in public sector jobs will be brought for passage in the upcoming Parliament session in February, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi said today.

Activists press for introducing Disabilities Bill in Parliament

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 18:11

Disability rights groups expressed dismay over the inordinate delay in introducing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill in Parliament even after it was approved by the Cabinet a few days ago.

First toll-free helpline for disabled launched

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:55

Now help is only a phone call away for people with speech and hearing disabilities in the eastern part of the country with the launch of a toll-free helpline.

Disability quota in jobs to be raised to 5%

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 16:41

Government has finalised a Bill which proposes reservation of not less than 5 per cent in employment for persons with disabilities.

Centre to table Rights bill in Parliament soon: Selja

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 20:00

Government would shortly table the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill in Parliament, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja on Saturday said.

Kids with disabilities shouldn`t be asked certificates for admission, exam: NCERT

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 22:28

No child with disability should be asked to produce certificates either for admission or examination, NCERT has suggested.

Disabled need to be treated more sensitively: Kumari Selja

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 16:01

People with disabilities must be given equal opportunities to contribute to society and treated more sensitively, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said here Thursday.

50% of Indians with disabilities are literate: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 15:28

Nearly 50% of the people with disabilities are literate in India and are attending educational institutions.

NAC for tax benefits to private employers of disabled persons

Last Updated: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 15:32

Giving its suggestions on the draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill (RPDB), the NAC has also suggested extending subsidies and financial incentives for starting small scale income generation activities by household of persons with disabilities (PWD).

Dhaka urged to tighten anti-tobacco measures

Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 09:43

Bangladesh urged to tighten tobacco control measures to prevent deaths and disabilities.

Govt to replace Persons with Disabilities Act

Last Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 16:09

Government is in the process of replacing the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 with a new legislation in harmony with a United Nations Convention.

SC warns states of contempt action on Disabilities Act

Last Updated: Thursday, January 6, 2011, 19:21

The Supreme Court on Thursday warned of contempt proceedings against states which fail to provide sufficient special access facilities for physically challenged persons as mandated under the Persons with Disabilities Act.