Tamil Nadu: Disability rights activists detained for demanding improved welfare schemes

Family members and organizations representing people with disabilities, along with service providers, demonstrated in front of the National Congress to demand the declaration of a National Disability Emergency. The mobilization comes amid growing concern over budget cuts in the sector. The bill seeks to recognize the emergency until December 31, 2027, and has the support of multiple groups demanding adequate funding to guarantee basic rights. De…

Tamil Nadu: Disability rights activists detained for demanding improved welfare schemes

New Delhi: On Tuesday, a significant protest unfolded in Tamil Nadu, involving the Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (TARATDAC). Approximately 200 members were detained by police while peacefully protesting for improved welfare provisions for the differently-abled population. The demonstration, which aimed to reach Fort St. George, was thwarted, with protesters detained at various locations, i…