- Rights and obligations: The Act ensures Divyangjan’s reproductive rights, equality and non-discrimination, the right to community life, protection from cruelty, inhuman treatment, abuse, violence, and exploitation, voting booth accessibility, and access to justice.
- Education and skill development: The Act imposes requirements on educational institutions as well as outlines specific steps that can be taken to support and enable inclusive education across the country. It also guarantees equality of opportunity and non-discrimination to end discrimination against Divyangjan.
- Reservation: The Act calls for PwDs to be given preference in employment and higher education. Additionally, it raises the percentage of PwDs reserved for those with benchmark disabilities (defined as a 40% or more significant handicap) from 3% to 5%. In the same way, bookings in the percentage of higher education institutions that are government-owned or -aided have climbed from 3% to 4%.
- Social Security: In addition to creating unique job opportunities for people with disabilities, the Act promotes the private sector to hire Divyangjan. Along with encouraging participation in sports, leisure, and cultural activities, it also includes provisions for Divyangjan-specific healthcare and insurance plans.
Legislative Provision for Divyangjan