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[Editorial] On Our Constitution

Swetha 27/11/2021

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Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities mind map 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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