Category: RPWD Act 2016

  • #RPDAct2016 – norms for physical infrastructure

    The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 (India) is a game changer and aim to eliminate barriers in the lives of people with disabilities. Here is what the act has improve accessibility of physical infrastructure.  Mandatory observance of accessibility norms44. (1) No establishment shall be granted permission to build any structure if the building plan…

  • Overview – The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016

    During the winter session of Rajya Sabha and Loksabha (houses in Indian parliament) has passed long pending Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill and named it as The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 [PDF]. This Act of the parliament received assent of the President on The 27th December, 2016. This is an Act…