The National Family Health Survey must include specific questions about disabilities to help formulate appropriate policy
India has 2.68 crore persons with a disability, according to the 2011 Census. However, with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, of 2016, now recognizing 21 types of
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The specially-abled believe the new Narendra Modi government needs to adopt an inclusive mindset beyond infrastructure, and empower people with disabilities to take up leadership roles in every sector.
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The coronavirus pandemic has changed the dynamics of operations in a tremendous manner. Many people have adopted and grown oblivious to online video meetings, lectures and conference to maintain social distancing. The lockdown has also increased digital access to many sections of the society with increasing usage of web technologies by the rural population. These alternate channels have helped to reach to larger sections of society in a more cost-effective way which might have been otherwise impossible. RTI users and activists have leveraged these advantages to create awareness and debate about various aspects of the RTI Act.