What are the laws that protect the rights of persons with disabilities in India?

India has passed four laws that specifically address persons with disabilities. • The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 • The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 • The Mental Health Act, 1987 • The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 The Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, specifically mentions employment of disabled people in its chapter on Employment, Sections 32 to 41. Section 41 mentions the incentives to employers in public and private sectors. Section 47 speaks of non-discrimination in Government employment.

Related

Leave a Reply