Ira Singhal, the 2014 UPSC topper, is a remarkable example of determination and courage. Born with scoliosis, a spine disorder that limits her arm movement, she cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination not once but four times, finally securing the AIR 1 in her fourth attempt. Despite facing discrimination and being denied posting earlier due …
To qualify, candidates must be persons with benchmark disabilities working on consolidated pay, daily wages, or other non-permanent arrangements. The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons has issued a Government Order offering weightage marks in recruitment exams to persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBDs) working temporarily in non-sanctioned Group C and D posts. The …
New Tamil Nadu GO on hiring differently abled for govt jobs triggers row Read More »
Orissa high court has asked the director of higher education to ensure that issues faced by differently-abled students are addressed uniformly across all institutes in the state. The court emphasised that no student should be “deprived from pursuing their studies for lack of facilities to which they are constitutionally entitled”. A division bench of Justices …
Orissa high court urges inclusivity for differently-abled students across state Read More »
Madhya Pradesh, one of India’s most culturally rich and diverse states, has recently embarked on a transformative journey to make its tourism sector more inclusive. From the majestic Sanchi Stupa to the renowned Khajuraho temples, the state is making notable strides in ensuring that every visitor, regardless of ability, has the chance to explore its …
For most of her life, Florence Ntisai lived in the shadows of her community, silenced by stigma and excluded from conversations that shaped her future. Born with phocomelia, a congenital condition that left her with underdeveloped arms, she grew up in Samburu County, one of Kenya’s arid regions, where traditional beliefs and lack of awareness …
Africa Climate Change Fund project empowers women with disabilities in East Africa Read More »
