Author: Disability rights organizations in India | Varta Trust

Disability rights organizations in India

This article is based on a media release issued by national level disability rights organizations in India.

Happenings Mar '18

Campaign for right to travel by railways

By Disability rights organizations in India
A campaign organized by disability rights groups for the ‘right to travel by railways’ should be an eye-opener for all train travellers who don’t realize who’s getting left behind or...
Happenings, Policy Matters Mar '17

Discord on rules for Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

By Disability rights organizations in India
Excerpts from a letter sent to the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment by the National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled Delhi, March 25, 2017: The National Platform for...
Happenings Dec '16

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is a reality!

By Disability rights organizations in India
Persons with disabilities in India and organizations fighting to uphold their rights have gained a new legal recourse for equity and justice. Excerpts from a media release issued by All...
Happenings Dec '16

Disability rights milestone in India!

By Disability rights organizations in India
A sustained campaign by several disability rights activists and organizations across India has forced the government to bring amendments to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 Delhi, December...