Public places in Madurai non-inclusive; no accessibility for the differently-abled

Public places in Madurai non-inclusive; no accessibility for the differently-abled

More than six years have passed since the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 but its assurance of “full and effective participation and inclusion in society” for the differently-abled is yet to be fully implemented in Madurai district as differently-abled people complain of a continuing struggle to access several public facilities … Read more

Is another prohibition survey needed in Bihar? | Explained

Is another prohibition survey needed in Bihar? | Explained

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during Nashamukti Diwas (de-addiction day) at CM Secretariat in Patna on November 26, 2023. | Photo Credit: ANI The story so far: On November 26, at a function to mark Nashamukti Diwas or ‘de-addiction day’, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that there would be a fresh “house-to-house” survey to assess … Read more