Q1. India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law?
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, and other policies provide multiple benefits to persons with disabilities to ensure their inclusion and accessibility in society.
Statement 1 is correct: Children with disabilities are entitled to free education till the age of 18 in government schools, as per the RPWD Act, 2016.
Statement 2 is correct: The government provides preferential allotment of land for businesses, housing, and special employment schemes for persons with disabilities.
Statement 3 is correct: Public buildings are required to have ramps and other accessibility features under the Accessible India Campaign and the RPWD Act.