Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities

Santhosh Kumar 11/11/2023

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Context
Chief Commissioner delivers two impactful judgments
Promote accessibility
Protect rights of individuals with disabilities in India
Source: Press Information Bureau
Judgement details
Government Office Accessibility Mandate
Government offices in non-accessible buildings
Must relocate services
Services moved to ground floor or accessible location within same facility
Airline Policy
Medical clearance for certain PwD categories
Inconsistent with global Civil Aviation Requirements
All airlines
Indian or foreign
Must implement Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016
Protect rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities
Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
Office established under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995
Ministry
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Mandate
to safeguard rights of persons with disabilities
Composition of office
One Chief Commissioner
Two Commissioners
Functions
Identify inconsistencies in laws, policies, programs
Recommend correction
Inquire into deprivation of rights of persons with disabilities
Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995
Replaces PwD Act, 1995
Fulfills India’s obligations to United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
A person with a disability
Long-term physical, mental, intellectual, sensory impairments
Hinder equal participation in society
Person with benchmark disability
At least 40% of a specified disability
Certified by certifying authority
Types of disabilities covered under act
21 types
Rights and entitlements
Reservation in higher education, government jobs
Allocation of land
Poverty alleviation schemes
Establishment of Authorities
Office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
Assisted by 2 Commissioners
Advisory Committee
Penalties
Violators punishable by imprisonment up to six months
Fine of Rs 10,000 or both
Other steps taken for PwDs
National Action Plan for Skill Development of PwDs
Skill training for self-reliance under Scheme for Implementation of PwD Act 2016
Scheme of Assistance to PwDs for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances
Financial aid for aids/appliances
Accessible India Campaign
Focus on accessible physical environment
Information and communication ecosystem for PwDs

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