Question
Which of the following statements about persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?
1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2018) mandates reservation in education/employment and accessibility.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan targets universal accessibility across built infrastructure, transport, and ICT.
3. NDFDC is a Ministry of Corporate Affairs body promoting entrepreneurship among PwDs.
Explanation
India’s disability policy framework combines legal rights, accessibility and financial support for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The three statements refer to different initiatives under this framework.
Statement 1 — Incorrect: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act was enacted in 2016, not 2018. It provides a legal framework for non-discrimination, accessibility and inclusion of PwDs, including reservation in government employment and higher education.
Statement 2 — Correct: The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) was launched in 2015 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). It promotes accessibility across three broad areas: built environment, transportation, and information & communication technology.
Statement 3 — Incorrect: The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) provides concessional financial assistance to PwDs for activities such as self-employment, entrepreneurship and higher education. It functions under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, not the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Therefore, only Statement 2 is correct.