Crucial update from the Delhi High Court regarding disability reservation in nursing education, emphasizing inclusivity and equal opportunities.
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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 mandates equal opportunities in education and employment, requiring educational institutions to reserve seats for students with disabilities.
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The Indian Nursing Council (INC) is directed to consider representations for disability reservation.
Current policies must be evaluated in light of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, with potential amendments to ensure inclusivity.
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
Promotion of inclusivity and equal opportunities in nursing programs.
Increased accessibility for students with disabilities, emphasizing diversity and an equitable healthcare workforce.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น:
Review and amend current policies to align with the court directive.
Ensure admission processes accommodate students with disabilities, improving access to nursing education.
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๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ข๐๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐:
Improved representation of persons with disabilities in the nursing profession.
Enhanced inclusivity and support within nursing education, positively impacting the healthcare sector with a diverse workforce.
This directive underscores the importance of adapting educational policies for inclusivity and the role of the INC in fostering a diverse and equitable healthcare environment.
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