Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Centre Pushes for Disability Inclusion and Technology
The government had a big meeting to talk about helping people with disabilities.
They want to make sure everyone gets the support they need, like special ID cards and tools to help them.
The meeting was led by Dr. Virendra Kumar, who said it's important for everyone to work together to make things better.
They talked about how to make sure people get the right help quickly and how to use new technology to make things easier.
They also discussed making sure there are enough places and programs to help people with disabilities all over India, especially in places that need more support.
The 8th Meeting of the Central Advisory Board (CAB) under the RPwD Act, 2016 was chaired by Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The meeting focused on the implementation of the RPwD Act, emphasizing accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment for persons with disabilities.
Key discussions included the integration of the UIDAI-UDID API, the expansion of Composite Regional Centres (CRCs), and the timely utilization of funds under flagship schemes like ADIP.
Dr. Virendra Kumar stressed the need for strengthening institutional mechanisms, enhancing trained personnel, and ensuring rigorous monitoring of disability services.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks and optimism for actionable recommendations to enhance inclusive, technology-enabled service delivery for persons with disabilities.
- Who
- Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, and other officials and representatives
- What
- 8th Meeting of the Central Advisory Board (CAB) under the RPwD Act, 2016
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
- Why
- To review the implementation of the RPwD Act and discuss strategies for inclusive, technology-driven empowerment of persons with disabilities
- Meeting Venue
- Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
- Act Reviewed
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016
- Key Initiative
- Unique Disability Identification (UDID) cards
- Notable Discussions
- Integration of UIDAI-UDID API, expansion of Composite Regional Centres (CRCs)
- Flagship Schemes
- Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP), Accessible India Campaign
- Participants
- Dr. Virendra Kumar, B. L. Verma, Smt. V. Vidyavathi, Rajeev Sharma, representatives from States and Union Territories