Persons with Disabilities

World Autism Awareness Day – Update (April, 2023)

On April 2 every year, the world observes World Autism Day. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about autism, a neurological condition that manifests during early childhood....

April 1, 2023 Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Report: WhatsApp is India’s most accessible app for PWDs

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is a think tank that does legal research. The organization recently released a report on the popularity of software applications in India....

February 9, 2023 Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Maharashtra: First State to Set Up Divyang department

The state government of Maharashtra recently approved the formation of a separate government department for the divyang (differently abled). The announcement of this development came on the occasion...

December 7, 2022 India Nation & States Current Affairs

Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities

The Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities was released on December 2 by the World Health Organization (WHO). It was released ahead of the International...

December 3, 2022 Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Goa Purple Fest

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recently unveiled the logo for the Goa Purple Fest, which is set to be held in January 2023. What is Goa Purple Fest?...

November 7, 2022 Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Nine District Disability rehabilitation centres upgraded across India

The upgraded district disability rehabilitation centres (DDRC) have speech, visual therapy and psychologists. Key facts The upgraded model DDRCs are situated in Badaun, Pilibhit, Bareilly, Balaghat, Golaghat, Ahmedabad,...

September 19, 2022 Government Schemes Current Affairs

Draft National Policy on Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has invited public feedback on the New Draft National Policy on Disability (PwD), that proposes interventions in disability prevention, healthcare, education, accessibility...

June 14, 2022 Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in India 2021

In December 2021, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) released the “Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021”. Key Facts The new guidelines have covered...

January 10, 2022 India Nation & States Current Affairs

What is UDID Project?

The UDID project is under implementation since 2016. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities recently made it mandatory for all states and Union Territories to issue...

May 6, 2021

Microsoft India and NASSCOM Foundation to launch ‘Innovate for Accessible India’ campaign

Microsoft India and NASSCOM Foundation partnered to launch the ‘Innovate for Accessible India’ campaign. The campaign aims at empowering people with disabilities with the technology required for better...

March 19, 2020

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