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No disability rights watchdog in J&K during past several months

January 19, 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has not appointed a Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities for several months, resulting in a lack of oversight and enforcement of disability rights in the region. This delay violates the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which is intended to uphold India's commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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No Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities appointed in J&K for several months.
The delay has paralyzed the enforcement of disability rights.
The post is mandated under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The situation violates explicit provisions of existing rules.
The government had invited applications but has not completed the appointment process.

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No disability rights watchdog in J&K during past several months

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No disability rights watchdog in J&K during past several months

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