Increased reservation for disabled people in government organisations.
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016?
1) Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 5% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability.
2) Constitution and the functions of District level committees would be prescribed the Union Government.- Published on 22 Dec 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 4% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability.
District level committees will be constituted by the State Governments to address local concerns of PwDs. Details of their constitution and the functions of such committees would be prescribed by the State Governments in the rules.
