Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities
The article argues that India's disability welfare system is inadequate, citing low GDP spending and bureaucratic barriers that exclude many persons with disabilities. It calls for a more inclusive approach to ensure dignity and financial support for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
It sheds light on the systemic gaps in social welfare for millions of citizens, contrasting India's spending with global standards.
Addressing the digital divide through the Digital India Mission, India has marched on towards becoming a global “best practice” model of a digital welfare state. Yet, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) remain largely excluded from this promise of universal outreach. Disability pensions, contrary to the very principles underlying disability rights, are determined not by the nature or extent of disability but by domicile, the discretionary decisions of State governments, and cumbersome bureaucratic processes. As a result, a vulnerable section of citizens continues to remain outside the ambit of a welfare architecture that otherwise prides itself on inclusivity and last-mile delivery.
The article advocates for increased government spending and social welfare expansion, which is a traditionally left-leaning policy position.
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