Expands the definition of disability to include 21 specified disabilities and empowers the Central Government to add more.

Ensures equal opportunity, protection of rights, and full participation of persons with disabilities.

Provides for reservation in government jobs (4%), higher education, and promotion.

Mandates accessibility in public buildings, transportation, and information and communication technology.

Establishes the office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities at the national level and State Commissioners at the state level to monitor and safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities.

Special Courts to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.

Focuses on inclusive education and vocational training.

Provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities.

Empowers persons with disabilities to file complaints against discrimination.

Promotes research and development in assistive technologies.

Expands the definition of disability to include 21 specified disabilities and empowers the Central Government to add more.

Ensures equal opportunity, protection of rights, and full participation of persons with disabilities.

Provides for reservation in government jobs (4%), higher education, and promotion.

Mandates accessibility in public buildings, transportation, and information and communication technology.

Establishes the office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities at the national level and State Commissioners at the state level to monitor and safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities.

Special Courts to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.

Focuses on inclusive education and vocational training.

Provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities.

Empowers persons with disabilities to file complaints against discrimination.

Promotes research and development in assistive technologies.