New Delhi, March 24 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint alleging that individuals with hearing and speech disabilities are being denied access to life insurance benefits due to the refusal of insurance companies to extend coverage to them.According...
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Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, stated today that the upcoming 2027 Census will provide a historic opportunity to recognize all 21 categories of disabilities through trained enumerators and significantly improved data collection. Speaking at the launch of...
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New Delhi, March 17 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that the upcoming 2027 Census presents a "historic opportunity" to accurately collect data on all 21 recognized categories of disabilities and enable targeted policymaking for persons with disabilities.Speaking at the launch of a handbook...
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New Delhi, March 17 – Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, said on Tuesday that the upcoming 2027 Census is a significant opportunity to recognize all 21 categories of disabilities through trained enumerators and vastly improved data collection.Speaking...
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Today, Sakeena Itoo, Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, held an extensive meeting with representatives of the Confederation of Physically Challenged Organizations and discussed various issues and concerns of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Jammu and...
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Kathmandu, March 5 – As parliamentary elections began in Nepal on Thursday, voters shared their expectations for the upcoming government, emphasizing the need for stronger security and effective governance in the country. Many voters said that ensuring safety and stability should be the top...
Chandigarh, February 14 Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 29th edition of the Divya Kala Mela here on Saturday, describing it as a platform promoting dignity, self-reliance, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities.Addressing the...
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Chandigarh, February 14 – Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela here on Saturday.On the occasion, he said, “This is not merely an exhibition; it is a celebration of dignity, self-reliance, and empowerment.”He described...
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