PWD Act established in the year:
A1993
B1994
C1995
D1996
Answer:
C. 1995
Read Explanation:
The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (PWD Act) was passed by the Indian Parliament on December 12, 1995 and came into effect on February 7, 1996. The act was intended to promote equality and full participation for people with disabilities, and to protect and promote their economic and social rights.
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act was enacted in 2016 and came into effect on April 19, 2017. It replaced the PWD Act. The RPwD Act included disability arising from attitudinal barriers, and allowed disability certificates to be issued for all mental illnesses.