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DISSSA Initiative and Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

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ఇది ఎందుకు ముఖ్యం

It addresses the core developmental shift from a charity-based model to a rights- and ability-based approach for Persons with Disabilities, aligning with GS2 syllabus requirements on welfare schemes and vulnerable sections.

సారాంశం

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar highlighted the importance of recognizing Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) based on their abilities. Through initiatives like DISSSA, the government is collaborating with social institutions to ensure last-mile delivery and holistic inclusion, moving towards an empowerment-centric paradigm.

ముఖ్య అంశాలు

  • Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar emphasized recognizing Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by their abilities rather than their disabilities.
  • The government and social institutions are collaborating to expand the reach of the DISSSA initiative to the last mile.
  • Focus is shifted from charity-based welfare to an empowerment, dignity, and capability-building approach for vulnerable sections.
అనుసంధాన PYQలు · 1

అనుసంధాన PYQలు · 1

  • 2017MainsGS2

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