RPwD Act 2016

Why it matters

• Expands the scope of recognized disabilities to include a wider range of conditions, such as neurodevelopmental and blood-related disorders.
• Mandates reservation in government establishments and higher education institutions to promote socio-economic empowerment.
• Establishes institutional mechanisms at both national and state levels to monitor implementation and address grievances.
• Promotes the principle of reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to public infrastructure, information, and communication technology.

How it is asked

Focus on the shift from a medical model to a rights-based approach, the specific obligations placed on the private sector, and the role of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in enforcement.