The move that could pave way for the physically challenged cricketers to play under the BCCI logo
The government has notified 3,566 posts in the central government establishments as suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities.
Government financial support during and since the lockdown for persons with psychosocial disabilities from low-income families, many of which had lost income, was inadequate
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD): The WHO estimates that more than one billion people - about 15% of the world's population - experience some form of disability
By providing economic opportunities to PWDs when they need them the most, companies can make a huge contribution towards integrating this historically underrepresented community in the workforce
According to the survey, 56.5 per cent of children with disabilities were struggling yet attending classes irregularly
In a joint statement, around 125 disability rights organisations, civil society organisations and activists last week said they unequivocally register their strong protest against the proposal
According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide suffer from some form of locomotion disability.
Nisha was born with ichthyosis, a rare genetic skin condition. Probably for this reason, she was abandoned at birth and spent the first three weeks of her life in an orphanage
Breaking out of societal moulds is brave in itself
As things stand, 45% of India's disabled population is illiterate, according to Census 2011
Commission observed permanent total disability would've to be determined by loss of earning capacity
The DoPT has amended rules to make it easier for such employees to continue in service or to get invalid pension
Modi in his Mann Ki Baat last year had said physically challenged people have a 'divine ability' and the term 'divyang' should be used for them