Persons with Disabilities — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the paradigm shift from a welfare-based to a rights-based approach in India's disability policy. Discuss the challenges in implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and suggest measures to bridge the implementation gap.

The Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) is a flagship initiative to create a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities. Evaluate its progress and identify the persistent challenges in achieving universal accessibility in India.

Discuss the constitutional provisions that underpin the rights of persons with disabilities in India. How has the judiciary interpreted these provisions to expand the scope of disability rights?

Examine the role of international conventions, particularly the UNCRPD, in shaping India's legislative framework for persons with disabilities. What are the treaty-implementation gaps that India needs to address?

The intersection of disability with other social identities like gender, caste, and age often leads to compounded discrimination. Discuss this intersectionality in the context of persons with disabilities in India and suggest policy interventions to address these layered disadvantages.