constitutional · In Force

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016

Replaces 1995 Act. 21 disability categories (from 7). 5% reservation in government jobs, 5% in higher education. Mandatory accessibility norms. Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities.

Enforced

19 April 2017

Ministry

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Key provisions and changes

• 21 disability categories
• 5% government job reservation
• Mandatory accessibility
• District-level disability certification
• Guardianship reform