Volume : 9, Issue : 3, MAR 2023

DRA ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

BREAKING BARRIERS: AN ANALYSIS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHT TO EDUCATION FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS IN INDIA

SUNITA CHOUDHARY

Abstract

Education is a fundamental right that should be accessible to every individual irrespective of their gender, caste, creed, religion, or physical disability. In India, the Constitution of India under Article 21A provides for the right to education for all children between the ages of six to fourteen years. Additionally, the Constitution of India under Articles 41, 45, and 46 also emphasizes the need to provide education to weaker sections of society. The Right of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD) of 2016 further strengthens this right by ensuring that persons with disabilities are not discriminated against in any field of life, including education. Despite these legal provisions, a large number of persons with disabilities in India still face obstacles in accessing education. This research paper aims to examine the implementation of the Right to Education for persons with disabilities in India and the challenges that need to be addressed to ensure that all children have equal opportunity and access to quality education.

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