Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?
1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2016, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

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Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?

1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2016, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.

2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.

3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

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The correct answer is 1 and 2. Here is the detailed breakdown of the statements:Statement 1 is correct: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, increased the types of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21. It mandates a minimum of 5% reservation in higher education institutions and a minimum of 4% reservation in government jobs for persons with benchmark disabilities. It also places a binding legal duty on governments to ensure accessibility in public buildings, transport, and commercial environments.Statement 2 is correct: Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) was launched as a nationwide flagship campaign to achieve universal accessibility for PwDs. It targets three vital pillars:Built Environment Accessibility (ramps, lifts, tactile paths in buildings)Transportation System Accessibility (airports, railway stations, buses)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ecosystem Accessibility (accessible websites, sign language interpreters)Statement 3 is incorrect: While the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is indeed a not-for-profit company providing financial assistance for entrepreneurship to PwDs, it was set up under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, not the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

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2 only

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1 and 3

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1 only

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