Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ?
- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
- The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
- The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
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Detailed Explanation:
Statement 1 — Incorrect. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act was passed in 2016, not 2018. It aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and mandates:
- 4% reservation in government employment
- 5% reservation in higher education
- Legal duty on governments for non-discrimination and accessibility
Statement 2 — Correct. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) was launched in 2015 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). It focuses on universal accessibility across three key domains:
- Built Infrastructure — barrier-free public buildings
- Transport Systems — accessible railways, airports, and roads
- Information & Communication Technology — accessible government websites and digital ecosystems
Statement 3 — Incorrect. NDFDC is indeed a Central Public Sector Undertaking registered as a not-for-profit company, but it was set up under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — NOT the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Key Trick: This question tests precise factual details — year of enactment (2016 vs 2018) and ministry attribution (Social Justice vs Corporate Affairs).
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