(a) whether the Government is planning to introduce and
promote disability studies at the university level across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government is planning to introduce and
promote disability studies at the university level across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (c) While the Universities, which are established by an
Act of Parliament or State legislature, have academic autonomy
to introduce courses under the relevant statutes/rules and with
the approval of statutory bodies, the Government has advised
University Grants Commission (UGC) to extend support to Central
Universities and at least one State university in each State to
have a Department of Disabilities Studies, which should address
all issues relating to persons with disabilities–specially
human rights, rehabilitation, education etc.