Legislation, Acts and Policies for Persons with Disabilities in India

Legislation, Acts and Policies for Persons with Disabilities in India

This article examines the evolution and impact of disability laws in India, focusing on their role in protecting the rights and promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PwDs). It traces the historical development of these laws from the pre-independence era to the landmark PwDs Act of 19...

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Main Authors:	Monica Moirangthem, Akoijam Joy Singh, Longjam Nilachandra Singh, Khwairakpam Selina Devi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-11-01
Series:	Indian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Subjects:	disability laws india persons with disabilities
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijpmr.ijpmr_30_24
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