Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University in Lucknow will soon open outreach services and vocational training centers for persons with disabilities, using CAD-CAM technology for prosthetic limbs.
Punjab & Haryana High Court grants disability pension to an Army officer deemed fit at enrolment but disabled later. Landmark ruling sets precedent for veterans' rights. Read the full details.
Kochi Corporation explores rehabilitating 129 Konthuruthy Canal families to Fort Kochi RAY flats after High Court order. Funding hurdles and resident reluctance pose major challenges.
Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University in Lucknow announces four new campus facilities, including a digital limb lab and sports prosthetics, to empower students with disabilities. Read more about this inclusive initiative.
An Emergency Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Bengaluru is transforming lives. A woman rescued by an NGO received treatment, is recovering, and now has a job. Discover how this model offers hope.
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari felicitated seven children in Nagpur who overcame severe locomotor disabilities to excel in academics, sports & public service. Read their inspiring stories.
Indian media's coverage of disability is gaining momentum in a pivotal shift from a medical to a social model, focusing on removing societal barriers. Explore this transformative change in narratives.
A recent Supreme Court order signals a worrying shift away from established disability rights principles. Legal experts call for a return to progressive jurisprudence. Read the full analysis.
Leading doctors at Kolkata's MRC 25 summit predict a boom in robotic therapy & AI for rehab in India over the next 5-7 years, focusing on patient-centric tech solutions.
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Wasim Iqbal's unbeaten 81 guides India to a 7-wicket win over England in the Physical Disability T20 Series. Read about the thrilling match and standout performances.
India B secured a commanding 83-run victory over India A in the first match of the Physical Disability T20 Cricket Series. Read the full match report and key performances.
Uttarakhand's education department forms a 4-member committee to verify over 550 disability certificates submitted by teachers, aiming to curb misuse for avoiding remote postings. Report due in 15 days.
Following a surge in fake disability certificate complaints, the Maharashtra government mandates fresh verification for all employees who used disability quotas. The move sparks debate over harassment vs. rooting out fraud.
On World Disability Day, KGMU VC Prof Soniya Nityananda called for equal rights and opportunities for persons with disabilities, highlighting their societal contributions. Read more.
Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust in Kutch sets a world record by fitting prosthetic limbs on 10 disabled cows in under 3 hours on World Disability Day. Read this inspiring story of animal welfare.
GRH's PMR department distributed prosthetics to 20, highlighting its record 1638 disability certificates. However, activists allege official neglect by Madurai district administration on the global day.
AIISH Mysuru celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities with aid distribution worth Rs 18 lakh and awards. Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif praised the institute's role. Read more.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, PGIMER employees held a rally and burnt an effigy, alleging years of denied promotions and basic facilities. Read about their demands.
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 on December 3. Explore the theme 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies,' its history, and why 1.3 billion people's rights matter. Join the movement for inclusion.
Bengaluru marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a new anthem and an online platform, championing inclusion and celebrating diversity. Discover the city's commitment.
Bengaluru celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a vibrant event at Freedom Park, featuring cultural performances, awareness initiatives, and a call for greater inclusion. Read more about the inspiring celebration.
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec 3, 2025. Explore the theme 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies', history since 1992, and practical steps for inclusion in India and globally.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mumbai's wheelchair users and deaf citizens reveal the city's accessibility failures. Discover the gaps between legal promises and ground reality.
Three decades after disability legislation, many in India still face exclusion. Discover how Karnataka is pioneering inclusive governance and setting a national example for equal rights.
Despite legal mandates, Bengaluru's public infrastructure remains largely inaccessible to persons with disabilities, highlighting systemic failures in urban governance and inclusion.
UP Cabinet approves two major drinking water projects worth Rs 582.74 crore for Bareilly and Kanpur under AMRUT 2.0, set to benefit lakhs. Also greenlights new disability rehab centres in all 18 divisions.
Geeta Rao, paralysed at age 3, is now a trailblazing para-cyclist from Ahmedabad. She qualified for the 2024 Paralympics and mentors India's next generation of para-athletes. Read her inspiring journey.
A Goa fast-track court sentenced a father to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping his daughter with disabilities. The court imposed fines under POCSO and disability laws. Read the full report.