 For marginalized groups, such as PwD, employment issues are very important because of the negative and discriminatory attitudes of society. They face numerous socio-economic-political constraints, which are easier to tackle with economic empowerment.

 An inclusive society entails providing improved access to basic education and vocational training relevant to needs of the labour market, and consequent employment opportunities suited to their skills, interests and abilities.

Steps taken by the Government:-

 India is a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the Incheon Strategy which, amongst other goals, aim to reduce poverty and enhance work and employment prospects of persons with disabilities.

 Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 4% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability.

 National Action Plan for Skill Development will cover PwD to enhance their employability.

 Vocational Training Centres for PwD are being run by various training organizations under the Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme.

 Skill Training programme is being conducted by National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation.