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Meghalaya High Court Hosts Programme on Public Building Accessibility Under RPwD Act
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🗓 23 Sep 2026, 01:48 AM
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The High Court of Meghalaya organised a programme focused on making public buildings accessible for persons with disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.
The High Court of Meghalaya conducted a programme addressing the accessibility of public buildings under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act. The initiative focused on ensuring that government and public infrastructure is inclusive and usable for persons with disabilities.
The programme highlighted the legal obligations under the RPwD Act, which mandates barrier-free access in public spaces. Such efforts are aimed at promoting equal participation of persons with disabilities in everyday civic life.
By organising this event, the Meghalaya High Court has underlined the judiciary's role in advancing accessibility standards and raising awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities across the state.
The programme highlighted the legal obligations under the RPwD Act, which mandates barrier-free access in public spaces. Such efforts are aimed at promoting equal participation of persons with disabilities in everyday civic life.
By organising this event, the Meghalaya High Court has underlined the judiciary's role in advancing accessibility standards and raising awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities across the state.