J&K Handicapped Association Seeks Action on Long-Pending Disability Rights Demands
Srinagar, Oct 21, Oct. 21 -- The J&K Handicapped Association held a protest at Press Enclave in Srinagar on Wednesday, calling on the Jammu and Kashmir government to address the long-standing issues faced by persons with disabilities, including inadequate financial assistance, limited employment opportunities and barriers to accessing public services. During the protest, the Association demanded the immediate appointment of a Disability Commissioner, stating that the position had remained vacant for nearly 18 months, weakening the institutional mechanism for safeguarding the rights and interests of persons with disabilities. The protesters called for the effective implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, across...
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