Hathras Disability Rights Committee Submits 22-Point Memorandum to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: The Divyang Jan Kalyan Samiti, Hathras, has submitted a 22-point memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister through the District Magistrate. The memorandum was submitted under the leadership of committee president Pramod Kumar Pundir.

The memorandum raises several demands for protecting the interests and rights of persons with disabilities, elderly people, widows and orphaned labourers. The committee has appealed to the Chief Minister to seriously consider all 22 demands and ensure action at the earliest.

One of the key demands is that all provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act-2016 should be implemented effectively on the ground. The committee has also demanded that all persons with disabilities be provided houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

The memorandum further seeks free education for the children of persons with disabilities. It also demands that the disability pension be increased to ₹5,000 per month.

The committee has asked the authorities to issue Antyodaya ration cards and Ayushman cards to all persons with disabilities. It has also sought free electricity connections for them.

The organisation has raised demands related to the rights of persons with disabilities in public transport. It has asked that strict legal action be taken against drivers and conductors who do not allow passengers with disabilities to board buses.

The committee has also demanded strict action against anyone involved in assault, misbehaviour or harassment of persons with disabilities. According to the memorandum, such protection is necessary to ensure that their rights are respected.

Another major demand is that educated persons with disabilities should be provided employment according to their qualifications. The committee has also sought the allocation of shops to persons with disabilities at public places.

The memorandum was submitted by office-bearers of the Divyang Jan Kalyan Samiti, Hathras. The report was filed by Shobhit Kumar Sharma from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.