Budget 2024: Disability rights activists demand increased allocations

Disability rights activists expect a substantial financial support in the upcoming budget to address the needs of persons with disabilities to ensure their development.

Arman Ali, executive director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People, stressed the need for earmarking budgets under central and state schemes across different ministries to ensure targeted funding for disability inclusion.

This, he believes, would address the diverse needs of persons with disabilities and ensure adequate support across multiple sectors.

Ali also highlighted the urgent need for allocations to improve accessible infrastructure, including community hospitals, primary health centres, district hospitals, and sub-district hospitals.

He pointed out that without such allocations, persons with disabilities would continue to face significant barriers in accessing healthcare facilities, ultimately affecting their overall health outcomes.

The activist also underscored the ...