New Disability Bill will be presented in parliament this year – State Minister

State Minister for Social Empowerment, Anupa Pasqual, attending a news conference held at the Presidential Media Center, themed Collective Path to a stable country, emphasized that empowering the disabled community is pivotal to boosting the country’s productive economy and announced that a new Disability Bill, aimed at safeguarding the rights of the entire disabled community, will be presented to Parliament this year.

The state minister noted that approximately 4% of the country’s population comprises individuals with disabilities and the government has taken measures to provide them with financial assistance and essential amenities. Additionally, he stressed the importance of harnessing technology to empower this community, as they have the potential to make meaningful contributions to the country’s economic growth.