National Policy for Persons with Disabilities

It was brought in 2006 with the objective of recognizing that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are valuable human resources for the country and it seeks to create an environment that provides PwDs equal opportunities, protection of their rights and full participation in society.

Significant Features of the Policy

• Prevention of Disabilities: It calls for programme for prevention of diseases, which result in disability and the creation of awareness regarding measures to be taken for prevention of disabilities during the period of pregnancy and thereafter to be intensified and their coverage expanded.
• Rehabilitation Measures: It calls for physical, educational and economic ....