(a) whether the Government has received any proposal to include the `autism`
under the purview of laws related to handicap; and
(b) if so, the action taken by the Government on the proposal?
(a) whether the Government has received any proposal to include the `autism`
under the purview of laws related to handicap; and
(b) if so, the action taken by the Government on the proposal?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b) The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has received a proposal and has constituted
a Committee comprising of experts in Disability Sector, representatives of the stakeholders etc. to
study the suggestions and comments/views on the proposed amendments to PWD Act and to draft a new
legislation for persons with disabilities. The Committee is deliberating on various issues relating
to new legislation.