Question 17GS2GS2
Examine the effectiveness of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act in creating equitable opportunities for differently abled persons.
Main Body
Right of Persons with disabilities Act was passed to give a life of dignity to disabled people who constitute 2.57% of population to realize the vision of welfare state under Article 38.
Positives of this act->
1Forced government to come up with welfare schemes for the disabled like E.C accessible judge campaign etc.
2Positive discrimination towards disabled people through measures like E reservations in job.
3Focus of all round development of the disabled people to give them an easy life.
1Provided for rehabilitation of the disabled population through measures like homes for the disabled etc.
2Broke a taboo in society against disabled people by addressing from as 'villayards'.
3Medical facilities to disabled to reduce the pain & sufferings.
4Comprehensive coverage of disabilities including mental disabilities.
Shortcomings of the act->
1Lack of penetration of benefits to the rural people, disabled population.
2Logistic implementation due to lack of demand side pressure.
3Bureaucratic apathy & lack of certification.
Way ahead->
1Comprehensive coverage of disabilities.
2More focus on implementation in better & spurt.
3Certification & awareness programs.
4Attributing charges previously already, Div Yojnan's development is crucial for - J, PSLB, sanity, caste vision to achieve vitality of Vibhut Bharat!
209 words17 paragraphs
Answer continues on next page
- Identifies population percentage affected
- References constitutional mandate (Article 38)
- Lists concrete benefits
- Identifies social dimensions (taboo breaking)
- Lists practical challenges
- Proposes solutions
Topper
VIKAS
AIR 272025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
Rights and Protections for Disabled Persons
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act - Effectiveness
Writing Stats
209
Total words
17
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone