Question : RESERVATION FOR HANDICAPPED IN HIGHER EDUCATION



(a) whether the reservation for handicapped in admission for higher education has been abolished; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT(SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)

(a) No, Sir. Section 39 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 provides that all Government educational institutions and other educational institutions receiving aid from the Government, shall reserve not less than three percent seats for persons with disabilities.

(b) Does not arise.