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Karnataka
State Policy of Disability
In Karnataka it is
estimated grant is nearly 5 to 6% of the population compress
persons with disabilities under PWD Act 1995 the state is required
to provide for rehabilitation, education economic opportunities,
barrier free environment and other supporting services which a
facilitates the integration of persons with disabilities in the
mainstream of nation.
The Karnataka State Policy of Disability respects the objectives
enshrined in the PWD Act 1995 and involved to create synergy
amongst all stake holders, Dept. and agencies in implementing the
provision of Act in letter and spirit.
The Women and Child Development Dept. will be the nodal dept. and
the office of Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities will
coordinate and monitor the programmes and schemes for persons with
disabilities and take steps to safeguard the rights of persons
with disabilities
Objective
of the Policy
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The Object of the State Policy is to ensure
implementation of the legislations related to persons with
disabilities.
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Multi-sectoral coordination amongst concerned
agencies for prevention and early detection of disabilities.
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Promotion of education as well as enrollment
of children with disabilities in mainstream schools and to
formulate a comprehensive education scheme as enshrined in the
Disabilities Act.
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Promotion of Self-employment amongst persons
with disabilities with special focus on Govt. agencies, which
create opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs to provide
services within the various Government agencies and Departments.
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Effective implementation of various
departmental schemes to promote the development of persons with
disabilities.
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Ensure non-discrimination and monitoring of
rehabilitation schemes (schemes under the State Government and the
Govt. of India)
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Ensure qualitative services are provided by
the voluntary sector in the field of disabilities.
STATE
POLICY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
The Karnataka State
Policy for Senior Citizens has come into force on 5-9-2003 as per
Govt. order No. WCD/314/SJD/2003.
Objectives
of the Policy
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The goal of the State Policy is to maintain
the well being of the older persons.
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The state shall extend
support for financial security, health care, shelter,
welfare and other needs of older persons, provide protection
against abuse and exploitation.
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Programme should be drawn for the older
persons living in rural areas to ensure that they should be
provided with equal opportunities as prevailing in urban areas
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The Senior citizens shall be provided with
the opportunities to run active, creative, productive and
satisfying life.
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The policy aims at having an age-integrated
society.
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The State recognizes that elderly persons are
also resourceful and render useful services to the family and the
society.
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The policy recognizes the importance of
proper budgetary allocation for the welfare of poor elderly
persons.
The policy
envisages the following sectors.
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Health
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Welfare
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Financial Security
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Housing and Shelter
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Protection of life and property
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Other areas of action
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Implementation.
A task force
committee headed by Chief Minister is formed to implement the
policy.
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