- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 22 May 2025 06:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday mandated a reservation of 4 per cent in the allotment of central government housing for the person with disabilities. The decision is aimed at providing equal opportunities to all citizens under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan.
"In alignment with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, the Directorate of Estates has issued an Office Memorandum to ensure fair access to central government residential accommodations for persons with disabilities," the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs said in a release.
As per the ministry, the initiative is a reflection of "the government's dedication to the empowerment of every citizen and also strengthens the foundation of an inclusive and accessible India."
Recently, the Supreme Court stated that the eKYC (digital Know Your Customer) process must be made accessible to people with disabilities. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, while pronouncing a judgement on PIL pleas seeking directions to the government regarding problems faced by acid attack victims and blind or persons with low-vision in being able to complete the eKYC process, stated that the right to digital access is intrinsic to Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, as per an ANI report.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is directed to provide guidelines to make sure that alternative and inclusive methods are available for verifying customer "liveness" during Digital KYC or e-KYC processes. The RBI must clarify that customer onboarding through video-based KYC (V-CIP) does not require eye blinking, making the process more inclusive.
(With ANI inputs)