India, March 7 -- Geneva [Switzerland], March 7 (ANI) At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Shweta Tyagi, Chief Functionary of the India Water Foundation, highlighted India's efforts to strengthen inclusive democratic participation for persons with disabilities. She emphasised the country's commitment to ensuring equal political participation for all citizens.

During the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on disabilities, in her oral statement, she highlighted the importance of strengthening support systems that enable persons with disabilities to actively engage in political and public life.

She noted that India's approach is guided by a rights-based framework enshrined in the Rights of P...