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Disabilities Bill

03 Jan 2017

Disabled may get 5% quota in colleges from next session

The government is keen to finalise the rules of the recently passed Disabilities Bill by April 14 which will allow disabled persons to avail 5 per cent reservation in higher education institutions from next academic session.

Disabilities Bill

03 Jan 2017

Disabled may get 5 percent quota in colleges from next session

Under the newly-enacted Act, the government has increased the types of disabilities from the existing seven to 21.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

17 Dec 2016

Prime Minister lauds passage of disability bill

The Prime Minister said that this is a landmark moment and will add tremendous strength to the "Accessible India" movement.

16 Dec 2016

Lok Sabha takes up important bill on Winter Session's last day

The Lok Sabha on Friday took up the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill for consideration and passing during zero hour as most of the Opposition left to meet President Pranab Mukherjee.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill

16 Dec 2016

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill passed in Parliament: 10 key points

The bill provides for imprisonment up to two years, along with a fine up to Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons.

15 Dec 2016

Both houses of Parliament stare at least productive session in 6 years

Demonetisation of Rs 500, and Rs, 1000 notes weighed heavily on the month-long Winter Session of Parliament in 2016.

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