J Ltd. is a Public Sector Undertaking in business of Cement Manufacturing. For education to children of Employees and near villages, through a Trust, the Company also runs the Primary School within the Premise of the Soc

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J Ltd. is a Public Sector Undertaking in business of Cement Manufacturing. For education to children of Employees and near villages, through a Trust, the Company also runs the Primary School within the Premise of the Society of the Company. Some persons of the Village are differentially able Physically challenged. Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 speaks about provisions relating to education of children with disabilities as well as duties of educational institutions. Explain the duties of educational institutions as mentioned therein.

Answer & Explanation:

Section 16 of the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 specifically deal with the duties of educational institutes. It states that the State shall endeavour to: To admit children with disability without any discrimination and provide equal opportunities to them with regards to education, sports and recreation; Make buildings, campus and other facility accessible to children with disability; To provide specific supports to such children in order to maximise academic and social development; To make arrangements for students who are deaf or blind or both; To provide for transportation facilities to children with high support needs.

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