The proposed changes reveal a misguided belief that the primary issue is the prevalence of fake certificates rather than the systemic barriers PwDs face.
A year-and-a-half ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ambitious programme ‘Accessible India’. But people with disabilities continue to struggle against inaccessible infrastructure and services. Can India afford to delay any longer? We ask experts.
A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.
Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
For years, the Income Tax dept accepted my Disability certificate issued in 2001 for claiming benefits under the IT Act. But this time they insisted on a fresh certificate. I applied on the UDID website yesterday after visiting a Public Hospital listed on the UDID website and am now keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks for highlighting the concerns faced by PWDs.
For years, the Income Tax dept accepted my Disability certificate issued in 2001 for claiming benefits under the IT Act. But this time they insisted on a fresh certificate. I applied on the UDID website yesterday after visiting a Public Hospital listed on the UDID website and am now keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks for highlighting the concerns faced by PWDs.