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International day for persons with disabilities on 3rd December - Note on schemes for the welfare of persons with disabilities and concessions available to them. The Government of India is committed for the realization of full participation, protection of rights, and equal opportunities to all including persons with disabilities. India is a country where most of the population lives in the rural areas and accessing the health and rehabilitation services has always been a challenge. In a Backgrounder issued yesterday, a brief summary of the major steps initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in this direction were given. Following is the Background Note on the legislative and Institutional framework along with the major schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the welfare of the People with Disabilities (PwDs). The Note also contains information on facilities and concessions available to PwDs under other central schemes which are being run by other Union Ministries. OFFER ON INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY DAY Wheelchair @ 4499 INR Tricycle @ 6500 INR Legislative Framework: There are four important legislations dealing on disabilities issues- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, has laid the foundation of recognition of rights for Persons with Disabilities and has facilitated development of specific programmes for their education, rehabilitation, employment, non-discrimination and social security. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 regulates and monitors training of rehabilitation professionals and personnel. The National Trust for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, aims at enabling and empowering persons with disabilities to live independently as fully as possible in their community. Mental Health Act, 1987, address to the specific needs of persons with ment

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited IPO. Incorporated in 1921, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) is one of the oldest private sector banks in India. It offers an array of banking and financial services to retail customers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and more. TMB has a strong portfolio of advances and deposits from a diversified customer base including retail customers, agricultural customers, and MSMEs. As of March 31, 2022, the bank has a strong branch network of 509 branches and a total customer base of 5.08 million. TMB has a significant market presence in the state of Tamil Nadu with 369 branches, and is also present in 15 other states and 4 union territories of India. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited IPO Details IPO Size INR 65.58 CR IPO Opening Date 05, Sep 2022 IPO Closing Date 07, Sep 2022 Allotment Date 12, Sep 2022 IPO Listing Date 15, Sep 2022 Price Band ₹500 to ₹525 per share Minimum 28 Shares Maximum 364 Shares Click on the link to open your Demat account and start trading

"Rape is not merely a physical assault but it is the destruction of the personality of the victim. Therefore, Courts have to act responsibly and with sensitivity while dealing with the cases of rape, particularly, while referring to the prosecutrix, " the Court observed.