Towards True Inclusion: Rethinking Disability Rights in India

The content discusses the urgent need to rethink disability inclusion in India as an economic and political necessity, not just a social imperative. It highlights the gaps in policy and budgetary allocations, calling for collaborative efforts for substantial, tangible change in governance and societal attitudes.

In an impassioned plea for disability inclusion, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized the necessity of overhauling outdated legislative frameworks. Speaking at an event, he stressed the need for recognizing disability as both an economic and political necessity, beyond mere social inclusion.

Tharoor criticized the current policy gaps and called for adequate budget allocations to ensure real change. His remarks underscore the significance of seeing disabled individuals as active contributors in a society that often overlooks their needs.

Various officials echoed this sentiment, advocating for robust data collection, effective policy interventions, and sustained financial commitments to bridge existing inequalities and better integrate people with disabilities into the mainstream.

(With inputs from agencies.)