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    The legislation present in India for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) includes various acts and laws that

    aim to protect their rights, ensure equal opportunities, and promote inclusion. Some of the key
    legislations are:

    1. The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation)
    Act, 1995: This act provides a comprehensive framework for protecting the rights and securing
    equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. It covers various areas such as education,
    employment, social security, accessibility, and non-discrimination. The act also establishes the
    National Disability Rights Commission to oversee the implementation of its provisions.

    2. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016: This legislation repealed and replaced the 1995
    act, expanding and strengthening the rights and entitlements of persons with disabilities. It
    recognizes 21 categories of disabilities and mandates inclusion and accessibility across all areas
    of life. The act covers aspects such as education, employment, healthcare, public transportation,
    reservation in government jobs, and reasonable accommodation.

    3. The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017: This act provides for the promotion and protection of mental
    health rights and the provision of mental healthcare services. It aims to ensure that persons with
    mental illnesses are treated with dignity, respect, and are not discriminated against. The act also
    establishes mental health review boards in every state for the protection of rights of persons
    with mental illness.

    4. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992: This act regulates the training and standards for
    professionals working in the field of rehabilitation and special education. It establishes the
    Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) to frame guidelines, coordinate programs, and maintain a
    registry of qualified professionals. The RCI ensures the quality of rehabilitation services provided
    to persons with disabilities.

    5. The Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan): This initiative was launched by the
    Government of India in 2015 to make public spaces and transportation disabled friendly. The
    campaign aims to create accessible infrastructure, transportation systems, and websites to
    enable easy and barrier-free access for persons with disabilities.

    6. The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and
    Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999: This act provides a legal framework for the welfare of persons
    with certain disabilities, their guardians, and service providers. It establishes the National Trust
    to oversee the management of funds, schemes, and programs for persons with disabilities, and
    their overall well-being.

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