Disabled may get 5% quota in colleges from next session
The government is keen to finalise the rules of the recently passed Disabilities Bill by April 14 which will allow disabled persons to avail 5 per cent reservation in higher education institutions from next academic session.
Jan 03, 2017, 14:28 PM IST
Disabled may get 5 percent quota in colleges from next session
Under the newly-enacted Act, the government has increased the types of disabilities from the existing seven to 21.
Jan 03, 2017, 14:16 PM IST
Prime Minister lauds passage of disability bill
The Prime Minister said that this is a landmark moment and will add tremendous strength to the "Accessible India" movement.
Dec 17, 2016, 23:47 PM IST
Lok Sabha takes up important bill on Winter Session's last day
The Lok Sabha on Friday took up the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill for consideration and passing during zero hour as most of the Opposition left to meet President Pranab Mukherjee.
Dec 16, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill passed in Parliament: 10 key points
The bill provides for imprisonment up to two years, along with a fine up to Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons.
Dec 16, 2016, 14:46 PM IST
Both houses of Parliament stare at least productive session in 6 years
Demonetisation of Rs 500, and Rs, 1000 notes weighed heavily on the month-long Winter Session of Parliament in 2016.
Dec 16, 2016, 03:17 AM IST
