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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act 2016) in India. It outlines the general information, legislative timeline, and the historical background that led to its enactment.

1. General Information (सामान्य जानकारी)
The RPWD Act, 2016, replaced the older "Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995." Its primary goal is to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 |
| Objective | To ensure dignity, respect, and non-discrimination for persons with disabilities. |
| Passed by Rajya Sabha | 16 December 2016 |
| Passed by Lok Sabha | 14 December 2016 |
| Presidential Assent | 27 December 2016 |
| Date of Commencement | 19 April 2017 |
| Created by | Parliament of India (Central Government) |
| Structure | 102 Sections (Dharaen) and 17 Chapters (Adhyay) |
2. Historical Background (पृष्ठभूमि)
The Act was developed to align Indian law with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
13 Dec 2006: The UN General Assembly adopted the UNCRPD; India signed and ratified it.
01 Oct 2007: India officially supported/ratified the convention.
2011: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment formed an expert committee to draft a new law.
07 Feb 2014: The draft bill was first introduced in the Rajya Sabha but was not passed at that time.
27 Dec 2016: The Act was published in the Official Gazette of India.
19 April 2017: The Act came into force across the entire country.
3. Significance
This legislation is a landmark because it shifted the focus from a medical/charity-based model of disability to a rights-based model. It expanded the number of recognized disabilities from 7 (under the 1995 Act) to 21, including conditions like acid attack victimization and Parkinson's disease.
Would you like me to summarize the specific 21 disabilities covered under this Act or explain the reservation benefits it provides?