Syllabus: GS-III
Subject: Society & Social Justice
Topic: Welfare schemes. mechanisms, laws, and institutions related to the disabled.
Issue: Inclusive policies for Disabled.
Tags: #CinemaHalls#Divang#accessibilities.
New Guidelines for Cinema Halls:
- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting introduced guidelines to make films accessible for individuals with disabilities.
- Based on Sections 29 and 42 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
| Data Point: · 2.21% of India’s population is disabled. · Of which- 19% having sight disabilities and 19% experiencing hearing disabilities. |