What is the status of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities post as informed by the Centre to Rajya Sabha
No Chief Commissioner of PwDs for over five years despite three attempts to fill the post, Centre tells RS
- No Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) has been appointed for over five years.
- The Centre made three attempts to fill the position, but all were unsuccessful.
- This prolonged vacancy has raised concerns about the effective implementation and oversight of policies related to PwDs.
- The Chief Commissioner plays a crucial role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in the country.
- The absence of a Chief Commissioner hampers the enforcement of laws and regulations aimed at empowering and protecting PwDs.
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