UPSC Mains 2017 GS2 Q7 — Disability Rights
Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
Question Decoded — examiner's intent
- Directive verbs
- Discuss
- Scope keywords
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016effective mechanismempowerment and inclusionintended beneficiaries
- Implicit sub-parts
- Identify key structural provisions of the 2016 Act that aim for empowerment.
- Critically evaluate the 'effectiveness' of these mechanisms in real-world application.
- Analyze the remaining hurdles in social inclusion despite the legislative framework.
- Common pitfalls
- Listing all 21 types of disabilities instead of focusing on empowerment mechanisms.
- Ignoring the shift from a 'charity-based' to a 'rights-based' approach which is the core of the 2016 Act.
- Failing to mention specific implementation bodies like the Chief Commissioner or State Commissioners for PwDs.
- Neglecting to discuss the 'effective' aspect, leading to a descriptive rather than an analytical answer.
- Dimensions required
- Legislative and InstitutionalSocio-economic (Education and Employment)Accessibility (Physical and Digital infrastructure)Legal (Protections and Penalties)
- Marks allocation hint
Devote 30 words to the rights-based shift and key features like increased reservation. Spend 80 words on the effectiveness of mechanisms like the Special Courts and accessibility standards. Use the final 40 words to discuss gaps like poor implementation at the state level and social stigma to provide a balanced discussion.
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