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Wasim Ur RahmanAIR 157· 2025

Question Q.7GS2GS2

Without addressing the issues that hinder the full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in political and public life, the goal of genuine inclusiveness and their empowerment will remain unattainable. Analyze.

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As per Census 2011, PWDs (Persons with Disability) constitute 2.2% of Indian population. However PWDs continue to be marginalized in access to their rights and dignified life. Issues forced by PWDs: 1) Dependency on others in performing basic life activities. @ Travelling. 2) Inaccessibility to public offices and farms @ Inaccessible building designs, lack of ramps. 3) High healthcare cost burden for rehabilitation or treatment. @ Auditory implants. 4) Stigmatization due to poor societal attitude. 5) Marginalization in access to education, financial services etc.

PwD Act, 2016. UN Convention on the Rights of PWDs. Accessible India Program. Marrakesh Treaty for Blind People. However to achieve inclusiveness and empowerment of PWDs, following steps are required: 1) Prevention: Neonatal screening, Best Practice, Comprehensive Road Safety. 2) Treatment: Coverage only Ayusman Bharat, Neonatal screening by Kerela to reduce disabilities. 3) Participation in public life through Reservation under PWDs Act 1946. 4) Dassagitation Campaign. Hence, a holistic empowerment of Divyangians is required strength multi-stakeholder appeal for effective inclusion of them into 'We are People of India'.

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Conclusion

A holistic empowerment of Divyangians is required strength multi-stakeholder appeal for effective inclusion of them into 'We are People of India'.

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Topper

Wasim Ur Rahman

AIR 1572025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Performance of Welfare Schemes

Issues affecting Persons with Disabilities

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