Following a father’s determined advocacy for his daughter with an intellectual disability, Indian Railways has replaced the term “mental retardation” with “intellectual disability” on concession certificates. This change, prompted by a complaint filed with the court of the chief commissioner for persons with disabilities (CCPD), aims to ensure dignity and align with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Post navigation In a first, 9 sentenced to life by court in Bengal for ‘digital arrest’ fraud Migrant worker from Jharkhand killed in Niger terror attack
