Section 47
Section 47 of Rights of Persons with Disability. Without prejudice to any function and power of Rehabilitation Council of India constituted under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, the appropriate Government shall endeavour to develop human resource for the purposes of this Act and to that end shall,- (a) mandate training on disability
(1) Without prejudice to any function and power of Rehabilitation Council of India constituted under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992, the appropriate Government shall endeavour to develop human resource for the purposes of this Act and to that end shall,- (a) mandate training on disability rights in all courses for the training of Panchayati Raj Members, legislators, administrators, police officials, judges and lawyers;
(b) induct disability as a component for all education courses for schools, colleges and University teachers, doctors, nurses, para-medical personnel, social welfare officers, rural development officers, asha workers, anganwadi workers, engineers, architects, other professionals and community workers;
(c) initiate capacity building programmes including training in independent living and community relationships for families, members of community and other stakeholders and care providers on care giving and support;
(d) ensure independence training for persons with disabilities to build community relationships on mutual contribution and respect;
(e) conduct training programmes for sports teachers with focus on sports, games, adventure activities;
(f) any other capacity development measures as may be required.
(2) All Universities shall promote teaching and research in disability studies including establishment of study centres for such studies.
(3) In order to fulfil the obligation stated in sub-section (1), the appropriate Government shall in every five years undertake a need based analysis and formulate plans for the recruitment, induction, sensitisation, orientation and training of suitable personnel to undertake the various responsibilities under this Act. Social audit.
Section 47, Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016).
Questions about Section 47
How do I find court cases under Section 47 of the Rights of Persons with Disability?
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When was the Rights of Persons with Disability enacted?
Rights of Persons with Disability was enacted in 2016 as Act 49 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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