{"id":15506,"date":"2023-11-09T12:02:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T12:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=15506"},"modified":"2024-02-03T12:01:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T12:01:05","slug":"the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment. (150 Words 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, though a comprehensive legal framework, requires substantial awareness campaigns to ensure effective implementation. The lack of sensitization among government officials and the general public impedes the realization of its objectives, hindering the empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Advocacy efforts are crucial for fostering a truly inclusive society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2022<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2022\/\">UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1313093460\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach&nbsp;\">Approach&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark\/#Body\" title=\"Body&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Body&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016-remains-only-a-legal-document-without-intense-sensitisation-of-government-functionaries-and-citizens-regarding-disability-comment-150-words-10-mark\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Introducing with the objective, vision and significance of keywords asked in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Detailing the ideas refers to its remains only as a legal document without intense sensitization from all sections.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Explain how it can be an important step towards protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in India\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Accordingly, conclude it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD Act) 2016 is a significant step towards protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in India. The act replaced the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act of 1995, and it brought significant changes in the way disability is perceived and addressed in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act in India has introduced several new features to protect the rights of people with disabilities. It has<strong> increased the number of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21,<\/strong> with the government having the authority to add more types. The new types of disabilities include conditions such as speech and language disabilities, dwarfism, and muscular dystrophy. The act requires the appropriate governments to take effective measures to ensure that <strong>individuals with disabilities enjoy equal rights with others, and it provides additional benefits such as reservation in higher education and government jobs.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sensitization <\/strong>refers to <strong>the process of increasing awareness and understanding of disability issues among government officials and the general public.<\/strong> This is important because many people may not be aware of the challenges and barriers faced by persons with disabilities and may not understand how to support and include them in various activities. Sensitization can be achieved through<strong> a range of activities, including training programs, awareness campaigns, and education programs.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The act also requires government-funded and recognized educational institutions to provide inclusive education to children with disabilities, and it stresses the importance of ensuring accessibility in public buildings. The creation of broad-based Central and State Advisory Boards on Disability will serve as <strong>apex policy-making bodies at the Central and State level. <\/strong>The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the State Commissioners will act as regulatory bodies and <strong>Grievance Redressal agencies<\/strong> and also monitor implementation of the Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>District level committees<\/strong> will be formed to address local concerns of persons with disabilities, and<strong> National and State Funds will be created to provide financial support to those with disabilities. <\/strong>The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and special courts will be designated in each district to handle cases concerning violation of their rights.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of the policy document \u2014 of inclusiveness and empowerment \u2014 cannot be achieved without political inclusion. The policy can follow a<strong> four-pronged approach<\/strong>: building the capacity of disabled people\u2019s organizations and \u2018empowering their members through training in the electoral system, government structure, and basic organizational<strong> and advocacy skills\u2019<\/strong>; the creation, amendment or removal of legal and regulatory frameworks by lawmakers and election bodies to encourage the political participation of the disabled; inclusion of civil societies to \u2018<strong>conduct domestic election observation or voter education campaigns<\/strong>\u2019; and a framework for political parties to \u2018conduct a meaningful outreach to persons with disabilities when creating election campaign strategies and developing policy positions\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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