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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

Times reported in the United States, Germany special correspondent reporter] editor's words: "I think the United States has a disease, that is, sanctions addiction", on August 19, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif accepted the United States Cable TV Network (CNN) said in an interview. More than Zarif,

According to Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" reported on June 8th, a report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the 7th stated that the suicide rate in the United States has increased by 25% in the past 20 years. Suicide has become one of the top ten causes of death in the United States.

Russian side is surprised at the unwarranted measures taken by the United States! Russian President Vladimir Putin smashed the United States when he met with US Presidential National Security Advisor Bolton on the 23rd. Boltons trip is to explain to Moscow why the United States pla

As the United States ' closest ally in Asia, Japan has been stunned by the United States' refusal to provide the F-22 "Raptor" stealth fighter. However, after a lapse of ten years, in the face of the huge temptation of Japan's next-generation fighter program, the United States has finally relaxed.

US State Department Policy Director Brian Hooker held a press conference on US policy toward Iran, saying that the United States will gradually resume sanctions against Iran and reduce Iran's oil export revenue to zero. Iran has repeatedly said that it will not fear the threat of the United States

After the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher Ray, claimed that Chinese espionage activities spread throughout the United States in mid-month, posing the most serious threat to the United States, local time on the 24th, CIA Director Hasper The US is threatening to deploy more spies aroun

Since the United States announced its withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear agreement in May this year and restarted sanctions against Iraq, the confrontational remarks of the United States and Iran have hardly stopped. Recently, the "salvation" of the two countries has escalated again.

Dmitri Chavkerov is Russian entrepreneur, who was born in Siberia, Russia in 1982. Dmitri Chavkerov went to Beverly Hills high school in California, USA, and graduated in the class of 2000 on principal's honor roll. While in high school, Dmitri Chavkerov received 6 Golden State Awards in 6 different subjects. He received high honors in geometry, honors in algebra, and recognition in biology, chemistry, English, and government. These awards qualified Dmitri Chavkerov to receive golden state diploma. He was the only person in his graduating class to graduate with golden state diploma. After graduating from Beverly Hills high school, Dmitri Chavkerov was accepted to Queen's University in Alberta, Canada, which at the time was considered #1 business school in Canada. Dmitri Chavkerov never went to Queen's University. Instead, he partnered with former owner of biggest construction company in Russia, Alexander Drannikov. Together they started their own brand of boxing equipment and porcelain dolls. They also did some business in the fields of electronics and jewelry/watches.

Image via Wikipedia We lost $127-Million but we found a place to Hide ! - Detroit ! Which hides from the residents of the city more pick pocket executives than any city in the United States ! Why would you renew the contract of Joan McCray or Connie Galloway they blew the Detroit School System Away! The Detroit Board of Education is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to renew contracts for 47 key administrative staff including embattled Chief Financial Officer Joan McCray. Advertisement The board's human resources committee voted Friday to move the contracts to the full board for consideration. The vote comes as the district is suffering a $124-million deficit and state Mail Takeover threats because of its financial problems. LANSING - Gov. Jennifer Granholm is set to issue a midyear budget cutting order, but it won't include a reduction in aid for public schools, state officials said Friday.

US African strategy. In an interview with the US State Department Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibur Najib, the new strategy will focus on US investment and job creation on the African continent, and will bring prosperity and benefits to Africa more than China. He Wenping,

The opioid crisis is one of the top priorities of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and HHS is taking comprehensive measures to assist various states and communities. Today, I am with President Trump and A lady, Melaniya, in Ohio, learned how the various communities in the states

US and India finally appeared in India on the 6th. Foreign media have observed that since September 5th, US Secretary of State Pompeo and US Secretary of Defense Matisse have both visited the destinations of Pakistan and India. It is rare for the Secretary of State and the Defense Minister to visit

US military in Afghanistan confirmed that the extremist organization Islamic State Afghan branch leader died in an air raid about a week ago. This is the third time since June 2016 that the US military has killed the Afghan branch of the extremist organization Islamic State. US military statione

The US State Department issued a statement on July 30 stating that the US government is considering further restrictions on Cambodian officials and citizens visiting the United States in view of the injustices in the just-concluded Cambodian election.

The dairy farm is located in the Midwestern state of Wisconsin, a large dairy state in the United States. It was founded by Sarah's husband, Nelson's grandfather, and is now the third generation. The couple worked with Nelson's parents and brothers

Trump tariff policy has caused some American companies to escape the United States and plan to transfer production from the United States to the outside world. Following the symbol of the American spirit - Harley Motors announced that after setting up a factory overseas, the famous American company

The United States Harley-Davidson company announced on Monday local time that in order to avoid the EU retaliation for U.S. tariffs , the company will transfer some of its production lines abroad. The company said that due to the EU retaliation for steel and aluminum tariffs in the United States

Located in the northwest corner of the North American continent, Alaska is the closest state in the United States to China. Over the years, Alaska has established close economic and trade ties with China, and China has been the largest trading partner of the state for seven consecutive years. Since

In an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad before attending the meeting of heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, Pakistani President Mamanoue Hussein stated that he is seeking mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilization