Hi all, As Raja episode is hogging the media space, many might have overlooked this important message. I think we the consumers must support those politicians who do good while we must punish by voting against those who donot care for the community of disabled like Ms.Maneka Gandhi. I think Mr.Napolean is doing yeoman service for the welfare of the disabled. He has done something for the welfare of mentally ill in his home district Madurai. Every one knows about Jaya lalaitha gifting land for the Banyan at Chennai. Mr.napolean being an alumni of my alma mater St.Josephs college, is another plus point for me personally. Let us spread word about Politicians like Mr.Napolean who care for the welfare of disabled. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Procedure Simplified for issue of Disability Certificate
Procedure Simplified for issue of Disability Certificate The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Rules 1996 have been amended in December last year. The amended rules enable a simplified and decentralized procedure for issue of disability certificate. Disability certificate can now be issued by a single doctor in respect of obvious disabilities at the level Primary Health Centre (PHCs)/Government Medical Practitioner, Community Health Centres and Hospitals at the Sub-Divisional level. In case of non obvious disabilities, certificate can be issued by a specialist. Only in case of multiple disability, a Medical Board is required. Further, Medical Certificate is to be issued as far as possible within 7 days from the date of application but in any case not later than one month. State Governments have also been requested to make similar amendments in their PwD Rules and notify their medical authorities accordingly. A Committee consisting of representatives of various stake holders, experts in disabilities etc. has been set up in April this year to study the suggestions received from State Governments, concerned Central Ministries and several other sources on the proposed amendments to the PwD Act, 1995 and to prepare a new draft Legislation aligning it with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This information was given by Shri. D. Napoleon, the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. "Greatness lies not in never falling but in rising everytime we fall" Captain Johann samuhanand, BANGALORE INDIA 91 80 42023252 www.captainjohann.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mental Health Advocacy (News 'N Views) India" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/MhaNewsViewsIndia?hl=en ------------- Affiliated Groups : MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INDIA [email protected] Discussions on mental health law / policy / plan monitoring / human rights etc [email protected] India-specific news and views related to mental health [email protected] Information and support to carers of people with mental health issues [email protected] Mutual support and sharing of experiential knowledge, skills and social learning amongst peers
