NPRD Condemns Rape of Mentally Ill Woman in Delhi

THE National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD), in a statement issued on November 8, has strongly condemned the heinous gang rape of a mentally ill woman in Delhi.Though the Delhi Police tracked down the culprits, it is really unfortunate that it is only after the lapse of over a month since the perpetration of the dreadful crime that the details have been shared.

NPRD Demands Withdrawal of Regressive Amendments

THE National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD), in a statement issued on October 23, has lodged its strong protest against the amendments made to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, making the process of issuance of disability certificates more stringent and cumbersome.

NPRD Condoles the Death of G N Saibaba

THE National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled, in a statement issued on October 13, expressed deep shock and profound anguish at the untimely death of Dr. G N Saibaba.It was just a few months ago that he was released after being incarcerated for ten long years. He was implicated in false cases and had to continuously wage legal battles before finally being acquitted by the Supreme Court. Unfortunately, it was a freedom that was short-lived.A person with disability, Saibaba had certain pre-existing health conditions.

Stellar Performance Calls for More Investment in Para Sports: NPRD

Many para sportspersons come from humble backgrounds continue to struggle against a hue of odds and barriers.THE National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD), in a statement issued on September 9, congratulated the entire Indian contingent that participated in the Paris Paralympics. The spectacular performance by this team winning an unprecedented 29 medals, ten more than what they won at Tokyo, is praiseworthy.

NPRD Condemns Ableist Remarks amid IAS Officer Scandal

THE National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) has issued a statement on July 21, in response to the recent scandal involving trainee IAS officer Puja Khandekar, who has been accused of multiple frauds. The NPRD's statement highlights the disturbing ableist attitudes revealed by several high-ranking officials in the wake of the scandal, calling out their inherent prejudices against disabled individuals.Amitabh Kant, vice chairperson of Niti Aayog, called for a "review" of the system of reservations for the disabled, a move that NPRD says is rooted in bias.

DSMM Felicitates its National President

THE Delhi unit of Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch (DSMM) organised a welcome meeting for K Radhakrishnan, DSMM national president, after his election to the Lok Sabha from Alathur, Kerala, in the recently concluded national elections.Coming from a Scheduled Caste family, Radhakrishnan is CPI (M)’s sole member of parliament from Kerala. He has been a minister twice and was the minister of SC/ST welfare, parliamentary affairs, and Devaswoms in the current Left Front government. He previously served as speaker of the state assembly between 2006 and 2011.

NPRD Highlights Discrimination Faced by Disabled UPSC Aspirants

THE National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) addressed a letter to the secretary, department of empowerment of persons with disabled, on June 19, bringing to his notice the reported discrimination faced by disabled UPSC aspirants at an examination centre in Madurai. The letter referred to a clipping from the June 17, 2024 Madurai edition of The Hindu.

DSMM Observes Ambedkar Jayanti

Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceTHE Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch (DSMM) organised a meeting to observe the 133rd Ambedkar Jayanti.

Delhi: DSMM Holds Dr Ambedkar Memorial Meeting

DALIT Shoshan Mukti Manch held a memorial meeting in New Delhi on December 6, to remember Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his death anniversary and the contributions made by him. On this occasion several speakers highlighted the contributions made by Dr Amberdkar in the field of social justice.

NPRD Message on World Disability Day

THE National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) extends its greetings on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, on December 1. While many issues concerning disabled persons will form part of the observance, in the current global context, we feel that it is necessary to draw attention to the plight of the disabled people of Palestine.Since 1992, December 3 is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, for promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

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