Rights and Entitlements — Current Affairs 2026

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Recent developments and news linked to Rights and Entitlements.

Supreme Court directs all states to implement RPWD Act provisions for COVID-19 vaccination priority

March 2021

The Supreme Court's intervention during COVID-19 highlighted the vulnerability of persons with disabilities and the need for priority healthcare access. This connects to Section 25 of RPWD Act which mandates healthcare rights and the broader principle of non-discrimination in healthcare services.

UPSC Angle: Questions may focus on healthcare rights during emergencies, implementation challenges of RPWD Act, and judicial activism in protecting disability rights

Launch of Unique Disability ID (UDID) portal achieving 50 lakh registrations

December 2023

The UDID project represents digital transformation in disability certification and service delivery, directly implementing the certification provisions under Sections 57-58 of RPWD Act. It aims to create a comprehensive database for better planning and service delivery to persons with disabilities.

UPSC Angle: Expected questions on digital governance, implementation of RPWD Act, and technology-enabled service delivery for marginalized communities