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Download Solution PDFIn which year the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Act was enacted?
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Download Solution PDFThe Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 is an Indian legislation aimed at protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and promoting their equal opportunities and full participation in society.
It protects the rights of persons with disabilities in areas such as employment, education, and accessibility and mandates that the government take steps to ensure that public buildings, transport, and other facilities are made accessible to persons with disabilities.
The act also provides for the setting up of a commission for persons with disabilities to monitor and enforce the implementation of its provisions.
The act recognizes that persons with disabilities are equal citizens of India with the same rights and responsibilities as others. It aims to create an inclusive society where they can lead a life of dignity and independence.
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