ankitrajivjindal

A person with 100% vision disability, Ankit Rajiv Jindal wears multiple hats, including of a marketing professional, Disability rights activist, innovator, and influencer. He started to lose his sight at 13, but never let his disability stop him from achieving his goals. He believes that the advancements made in technology has changed the lives of people with disabilities and has helped them live with confidence, dignity, and independence. Ankit represented India at the United Nations (UN) in 2015, as a youth icon. At the corporate, Ankit works as a marketing professional in a top 10 global business and IT services provider. A disability rights activist, Ankit has been the founding member of three impact organizations, including Friends For Inclusion, DEOC and (erstwhile) Kickstart Cabs. As a disability rights activist, Ankit has been leading several discourses at national level including on integration of disability with the Sustainable Development Goals, data on disability, employment, and assistive technologies. Ankit is the creator of Mera Mitra- world’s first AI-powered chatbot for people with disabilities to overcome information barriers. As an industry influencer, he has participated in 50+ national and international conferences including those held by UN, Government of India, Department for International Development- UK, Disabled People International and Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technology. Ankit has co-authored “A Value Route to business Success” – an HR manual explaining why and how of hiring persons with disabilities in 2009 and has contributed several articles on print and digital platforms. Ankit is an MBA from the prestigious Faculty of Management Studies –University of Delhi and was recognized as a ‘National Role Model’ by National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Reservation for Persons with Disabilities in Indian Post office – Rural (Gramin Dak Sevaks)

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 vv According to Ministry of Communications – Department of Posts – GDS Section, titled: Reservation for handicapped (Persons with Disability) in engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks -GDS. All Recruiting Authorities at the Indian Post Office – Rural shall maintain 4% reservation for persons with disabilities to all categories of GDS posts   As per existing instructions,

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Covid-19: Where can people with disabilities seek help during Covid-19 lockdown for Groceries, Medicines and essential items?

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Across India, several NGOs, private sector  companies and government departments have started special services for people with disabilities during the Covid-19 lockdown. Here is a list of organizations where people with disabilities can reach out for help during Covid-19 lockdown for Groceries, Medicines & essential items. Central government helpline The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,

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Food security & under-nourishment of persons with disabilities in India

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Having and maintaining good food security is fundamental for achieving well-being for all, particularly for persons with disabilities who tend to often have specialize nourishment needs. Yet, food security and under-nourishment remains a prevalent issue to be substantially addressed, not only in India, but also across the world. “in developed countries, the average percentage of

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How to apply online for UDID card: A step by step guide

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Unique Disability Identity card, also known as UDID card is an Exclusive identification number provided to Persons with Disabilities. It is a single document for identification and verification of a disabled person to access various benefits. The card contains all necessary details about a disabled person and avoids the need for carrying multiple documents. The

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