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This video explores why disability data gathered during the census is fundamentally important for persons with disabilities and for building an inclusive India.
The census is more than just statistics; it forms the foundation for planning resources, shaping policies, and ensuring communities are represented. For persons with disabilities, reliable census data is especially crucial because it provides the only nationwide picture of how many persons with disabilities live in India, where they are located, and the types of support they may require.
Key Impacts of Reliable Disability Data:
• Service Planning and Budget Allocation: Accurate data ensures fair budget allocation. Ministries can plan effectively for necessary services like education, healthcare, and accessibility. Reliable numbers guide how much funding schemes should receive and where that funding should be deployed for maximum impact.
• Designing Government Schemes: Strong, reliable numbers are necessary for schemes such as ADIP, DDRS, SIPAT, and scholarships. A higher identified population ensures wider coverage, more resources, and stronger representation in these critical programs.
• Monitoring Progress: By comparing census data across different years, progress can be monitored. This reveals whether improvements are occurring over time regarding literacy, employment, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
• Global Commitments: Disability data enables India to compare its progress globally. It helps the nation track performance on commitments related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Political Power and Voice: Reliable numbers shape political representation. A strong, visible disability population strengthens participation in elections and policymaking. Reliable data ensures persons with disabilities are recognized as a key constituency and have a vital voice in governance.
In summary, disability data is essential. It is the foundation for fair budgets, effective schemes, international commitments, and political voice. An inclusive census provides a stronger foundation for an inclusive India, ensuring every person with a disability is counted and counts.