Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination. 2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology. 3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Select the answer using the code given below :
A
1 and 2
B
2 only
Correct answer
C
1 and 3
D
1 only
Explanation
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act was passed in 2016, not 2018, so statement 1 is wrong. The Sugamya Bharat (Accessible India) Abhiyan works across three domains: the built environment, transport, and information and communication technology. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation was set up by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, not the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, so statement 3 is wrong.
Social JusticeRights of persons with disabilitiesRPwD Act 2016Sugamya Bharat AbhiyanNDFDCAccessibilityDivyangjan