- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
- 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.
- 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).
Explanation
The correct answer is "2 only." This statement accurately describes the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, which indeed aims for universal accessibility in key areas affecting persons with disabilities. In contrast, statement 1 incorrectly limits non-discrimination and accessibility obligations as mandates that only pertain to education and employment, while in reality, they encompass broader civil rights defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016. As for statement 3, the NDFDC is associated with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, not the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, thus rendering it incorrect. This distinction illustrates the importance of precise information concerning national policies and schemes aimed at empowering persons with disabilities, a relevant topic in the context of UPSC examinations.
