September 12, 2026

Section 4 – RPWD Act: Women and Children with Disabilities

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 — back to Table of Contents

Section 4. Women and children with disabilities

(1) The appropriate Government and the local authorities shall take measures to ensure that the women and children with disabilities enjoy their rights equally with others.

(2) The appropriate Government and local authorities shall ensure that all children with disabilities shall have right on an equal basis to freely express their views on all matters affecting them and provide them appropriate support keeping in view their age and disability.