Disability rights group demands inclusion of all 21 conditions in 2027 census
The Hindu
A disability rights group in Tamil Nadu protested against the proposed 2027 census framework, which reduces 21 legally recognized disability categories to nine, excluding several specific conditions and lumping others into broad classifications. The group warned that this oversimplification would lead to inaccurate data, hinder policy-making, and marginalize persons with disabilities. They demanded the inclusion of all 21 conditions to align the census with current disability rights laws.
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