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SC directs HP govt to look into purpose of RPWD Act for mothers bringing u
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The top court further acknowledged that the State as a model employer cannot be oblivious to the special concerns which arise in the case of women who are part of the work force.
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) champions workplace equity with a robust policy
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24: Colgate-Palmolive India, a global leader in oral care, announces the implementation of its Workplace Inclusivity Policy for persons with disabilities (PwD). The newly launched policy underscores the company's commitment to fostering an inclusive and su
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ECI ensures disability-friendly upcoming Lok Sabha election, instructs to
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Election Commission of India made arrangements to ensure disability-friendly upcoming Lok Sabha election and instructed to provide free pass for using public transport on poll day for senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PwD).
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Home voting for elderly, person with disabilities begins in West Tripura L
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"People whose age is more than 85+ years and those who have more than 40 per cent PwD can opt for home voting," stated Returning Officer & District Election Officer Dr Vishal Kumar.
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Polling parties dispatched to implement 'vote-from-home' facility in Uttar
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The 'vote-from-home' facility for citizens over 85 years of age and persons with disabilities has begun in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district for Lok Sabha elections
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Tripura: Senior citizens, disabled can avail home voting facility from Apr
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Earlier, the Election Commission announced 'vote-from-home' facilities for citizens over 85 years of age and persons with disabilities for the Lok Sabha elections.
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"India made commendable strides in advancing inclusion of disabled people"
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
"India as a nation has made commendable strides in advancing the inclusion of disabled people. Through legislative frameworks such as the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and various government schemes, India is committed to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all citizens,
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Punjab CEO holds meeting with political parties, apprises about key electi
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
During the session, he provided detailed insights into the election process, highlighting key statistics such as the total number of voters (2,12,71,246), including male voters (1,11,92,959), female voters (1,00,77,543), transgender voters (744), persons with disabilities (PwD-1,57,257), ove
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Sheetal Devi roped in as National Icon in PwD category by ECI for Lok Sabh
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Sheetal Devi, a distinguished Para-archer, and Arjuna Awardee, was announced as the National Icon in the PwD category ahead of Lok Sabha polls. It underscores ECI's commitment towards inclusivity and empowerment and will inspire fellow voters with disabilities to enrol and participate in the
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Uttar Pradesh government encourages beneficiaries to obtain family cards
Updated : 2 years ago IST
According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "Special attention is being directed towards ensuring the issuance of family ID cards to beneficiaries of various schemes administered by the Social Welfare Department, Women Welfare Department, and Department of Empowe
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CEC Rajiv Kumar reviews poll preparedness in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabh
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"There will be a few polling stations which will be run entirely by women. We will try to deploy female security personnel in those polling stations... Similarly, some polling stations will be established entirely by persons with disabilities. This will present an example for the society
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American India Foundation and GoI Celebrate the 'Purple Fest' - an Inclusi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 29: American India Foundation, catalyzing social and economic change in India for the past 23 years, co-sponsored the 'Purple Fest' at the official residence of the President of India - Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The illustrious event was organized by the Depa
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