Whole of government approach for accessibility under Sugamya Bharat
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কেন এটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ
This article addresses policy implementation regarding the rights and accessibility needs of persons with disabilities, aligning directly with GS2 governance, welfare schemes, and social justice frameworks.
সারসংক্ষেপ
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has called for a whole-of-government approach to implement the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign), highlighting that accessibility must be a core component of planning rather than an afterthought. The initiative aims to ensure barrier-free environments for persons with disabilities across physical, digital, and transport infrastructure.
মূল বিষয়
- The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) emphasized a whole-of-government approach to make accessibility an inherent part of governance rather than an afterthought.
- Focused on scaling up the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) to eliminate physical, digital, and transport barriers for persons with disabilities (PwDs).
- Stressed the importance of universal design principles in infrastructure development, public transport, and digital platforms to ensure inclusive growth and social equity.
- Called for active coordination across various ministries and state departments to institutionalize accessibility standards.
গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শব্দ
Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign)
A flagship nationwide campaign launched by the DEPwD to create a barrier-free and conducive environment for persons with disabilities across physical, transport, and digital infrastructure verticals.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II (Social Justice, Vulnerable Sections): Important government schemes, accessibility mandates, and welfare policies for PwDs.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016
Landmark Indian legislation that replaced the 1995 Act, expanding recognized disabilities from 7 to 21 and shifting from a welfare to a rights-based framework with job and education reservations.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II (Polity & Governance / Social Justice): Statutory rights, legal safeguards, and inclusive development frameworks.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
A nodal department under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment dedicated to policy formulation, implementation, and coordination of rehabilitation and welfare programs for persons with disabilities.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II (Governance): Institutional framework and administrative machinery handling vulnerable sections of society.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The Union Ministry responsible for welfare, social justice, and empowerment policies for marginalized groups including SCs, OBCs, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II (Social Justice): Central ministries and implementing bodies for social sector welfare policies.
সংযুক্ত স্থির ধারণা
What are the core verticals and statutory backing of the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan?
- Nodal Ministry: Launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in 2015.
- Core Verticals: Built Environment, Transportation System, and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem.
- UN Mandate: Draws its international mandate from India's ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
আন্তঃবিষয় প্যাটার্ন
Sugamya Bharat + Smart Cities Mission
Universal design principles under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan link directly to urban governance reforms in Smart Cities and AMRUT missions for inclusive urban planning.
UNCRPD + RPwD Act 2016 Implementation
India's obligations under the UNCRPD translate domestically via the RPWD Act 2016, bridging international human rights treaties with domestic administrative law.
Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan and RPwD Act 2016 provisions frequently appear in Mains GS-II (Social Justice) and Prelims matching schemes.
সংযুক্ত PYQ · 1
সংযুক্ত PYQ · 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.
