Theme T71 · Social Justice & Welfare

Disability & inclusion: RPwD Act 2016

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What UPSC asks

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

Prepare these

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

Answer writing

• Define disability broadly, then policy and gaps

Directive words in these PYQs: Substantiate (1), Comment (1), Discuss (1).

Syllabus lines covered

• GS1-L9 — Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
• GS2-L12 — Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

All 3 PYQs, newest first

1. GS1202610 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-07-M2026-S01

   How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy framework in India in this regard

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2. GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-GOV-03-M2022-Q07

   The rights of persons with disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of Government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.

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3. GS22017GS2-GOV-03-M2017-S02

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

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