Mumbai, 18 Oct (HS): The Maharashtra Government's Persons with Disatbilities (Divyang) Welfare Department has issued a notification retaing the rules to be followed by the social organisations working for welfare, rehabilitation, development and empowerment of the People with Disabilities (PwP).

The Act was first introduced

and enforced in 1995 and in 2016 additional provisions were made in the Act for

extending the PwD opportunities and protecting their rights.

The attempt to to

include the disabled persons into the main stream of life. The social

organisations are expected to ensure their registration, periodical inspection,

quality of services, and transparency.

The application for

renewal of the registration of social organisations must be filed before 60

days of the date of expiry. Any kind of irregularities in providing required

services or financial irregularities will invite stern action, including

cancellation of the registration.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar