(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?
(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?
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.