Policies and Schemes of Central and State Governments for People with Disabilities
Information is key to sound planning and management.
This document is an outcome of a study commissioned by Sightsavers India and has been developed to provide information on the various policies and schemes of the central and state governments in India. It is intended as a useful resource for policy makers, managers and practitioners engaged in the disability sector and most importantly, by persons with disabilities.
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Neglected and Forgotten: Women with disabilities during the COVID crisis in India
Sightsavers and the Rising Flame initiated a research to respond to the urgent needs of women with disabilities in India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manisha's story
Manisha from Jabalpur has orthopaedic disability and is supported by Sightsavers under the Social Inclusion Programme.
Srinu’s story
“To protect people from the pandemic, I, along with my SHG members decided to tailor masks and distribute in the community, and educate people about wearing masks, practice social distancing and handwashing,” says Srinu.
