Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora

Disability is seen as a social stigma in society, which needs to be addressed. This year’s theme for World Disability Day is promoting disability-inclusive societies to advance social progress. It underscores the importance of empowering persons with disabilities to shape their own destiny and play a leading role in contributing to society. In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly declared December 3rd as International Day of Persons with Disabilities every year.

The government has enacted numerous policies for persons with disabilities in the country. They receive reservations in government jobs, hospitals, railways, and buses. The government also has a pension scheme for the disabled. However, all these government schemes have become a joke for those with disa

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