57.95 lakh Unique Disability ID cards issued across country: Union Minister Virendra KumarThe minister for social justice and empowerment said after the implementation of the Rights to Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the cat...
14 Jan, 2023, 08.20 PM IST
585 state buildings, 1,030 central government buildings made barrier-free for disabled, says CentreIn the disability sector, he said about 585 buildings of the states/Union Territories and 1,030 central government buildings have been made...
06 Jun, 2022, 07.58 PM IST
Transgender bill highlight of social justice ministry in 2018All 34 international airports and 48 domestic airports in the country have been provided with accessible features such as ramps, accessible...
23 Dec, 2018, 01.05 PM IST
3 years of Modi government: A look at whether big-ticket schemes have brought ‘achhe din’ for common manAs it turns three, Modi govt has turned the rhetoric around by putting its stamp on social welfare schemes while reaching out to the poores...
15 Jun, 2017, 10.05 AM IST
Hold camps in all assembly seats to distribute assistive devices to disabled: UP Government to CentreSources said the Uttar Pradesh govt has requested the Centre to hold a camp in each assembly constituency irrespective of the party represe...
08 May, 2017, 01.02 AM IST
Union Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot distributes free aids to Divyangjan; universal IDs soonThe camp was organized by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) under the Department of Empowerment Of Persons With ...
29 Jan, 2017, 04.35 PM IST
Govt committed to empowering disabled population: Thawar Chand GhelotThe programme was launched on December 3, 2014 and so far 530 surgeries have been done on children with hearing disabilities who can now he...
17 Dec, 2016, 08.15 PM IST
Bus carrying differently abled to PM Narendra Modi's programme hits pole, 22 hurt22 differently abled persons, on their way to PM's aid distribution programme, were injured when the bus carrying them hit a pole under Kap...
22 Jan, 2016, 12.23 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi, to distribute aids to 8,000 differently abled peopleMore than 25,000 aids like wheelchairs, hand-driven tricycles, smart crutches and hearing implants will be distributed among 8,000 benefici...
21 Jan, 2016, 01.20 PM IST
Government starts 'On-line On-Site' to aid persons with disabilitiesThe 'On-line On-Site' beneficiaries registration system is an initiative taken up by ALIMCO, as part of the Digital India campaign.
17 Aug, 2015, 07.57 PM IST
Sebi asks MVL Ltd to refund investors in 3 monthsSebi found that the collective investment scheme (CIS) was run without obtaining the certificate of registration from the regulator.
19 Dec, 2014, 07.57 PM IST
FM relaxes norms of life insurance policies for disabledFM P Chidambaram relaxes eligibility condition for people suffering from any disability by increasing the premium paid for life insurance p...
28 Feb, 2013, 10.41 PM IST
Budget 2013: Special plans for minorities, women and childrenBudget 2013-14 has special plans for minorities, women and children as well as persons with disabilities.
28 Feb, 2013, 03.52 PM IST