(a) whether the Government has received any proposal/suggestions from
various organisations/individuals regarding the appointment of only
disabled persons as Chairman in the Disability Rights Commission or
in various Government`s institutions; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the plan of the Government
in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)
(a) While there is no Disability Rights Commission in the country
as stated in the question, suggestions are received from time to time
for appointment of persons with disabilities only as heads of various
governmental institutions. Persons with disabilities have been heading
various institutions. However, at present, there is no proposal to
appoint only persons with disabilities to head the institutions.
(b) Does not arise.