Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016: A Sociological Perspective
Introduction The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016 is a landmark legislation in India that replaced the earlier Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. Enacted in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the 2016 Act expands the definition of disability, recognizes new … Read more