NHRC India Discusses Human Rights Concerns Over Disability Certificate Reassessment
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) India held a meeting on January 28, 2026, to discuss human rights violations arising from the re-verification and reassessment of disability certificates in government sectors. The meeting, chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, focused on the legal implications of blanket assessments and emphasized the need for targeted scrutiny. Members highlighted the challenges faced by people with disabilities (PwDs) in accessing rightful benefits due to systemic gaps and fraud in disability assessments.
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