Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss.

Theme

T71 Disability & inclusion: RPwD Act 2016

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks what disability means, the need for inclusive policy, and whether the RPwD Act 2016 works without sensitisation.

What to cover

• Medical vs social model of disability
• RPwD Act 2016 provisions
• Accessible India Campaign; gaps

Writing the answer

• Define disability broadly, then policy and gaps

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 3 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.