StudyIQ Publishes Comprehensive Review of RPwD Act Updates and Ongoing Disability Challenges

StudyIQ released a detailed report on the latest amendments to India’s Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, outlining changes to eligibility criteria, expanded definition of disability, and new enforcement mechanisms introduced since the 2016 law.

Government initiatives highlighted in the study include a nationwide accessibility audit for public buildings, a ₹2,000 crore grant scheme for assistive technology in schools, and a partnership with NGOs to train 10,000 disability rights advocates over the next two years.

Challenges identified remain significant, with the report citing low compliance among private sector employers, limited awareness of updated provisions in rural districts, and insufficient data collection hampering policy monitoring and enforcement.

Experts quoted in the StudyIQ analysis warn that without coordinated federal oversight and stronger grievance redressal mechanisms, the RPwD reforms may fall short of delivering equitable access, urging policymakers to allocate additional resources for monitoring and capacity building at state level.