How the Jantar Mantar Protests Forced India to Confront Its Examination Crisis

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  How the Jantar Mantar Protests Forced India to Confront Its Examination Crisis Every year, millions of Indian students dedicate months, sometimes years, to preparing for competitive examinations that shape their futures. Among these, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is one of India's most important and competitive entrance exams, serving as the gateway to medical education. In 2026, that trust was severely tested. Following allegations of a large-scale question paper leak, the NEET examination came under intense public scrutiny. Investigations, public outrage, and the decision to conduct one of the largest re-examinations in India's history transformed what initially appeared to be an examination scandal into a national debate about accountability and educational reform. More Than Just One Examination The controversy was not only about a leaked paper. It reflected growing frustration over repeated examination irregularities seen across various competitive and...
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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016

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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 is a critical topic for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly under GS Paper II (Social Justice and Governance). It replaced the PwD Act of 1995 to comply with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

Key Highlights of the RPwD Act, 2016
1. Expanded Definition of Disability
The Act increased the number of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21.
  Added Disabilities: Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy, Acid Attack victims, Speech and Language disability, Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Neurological conditions (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s), Blood Disorders (Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell disease), and Multiple Disabilities.
 
The Central Government maintains the power to add more types of disabilities to this list.

2. Rights and Entitlements
 ✅ Education: Children with "benchmark disabilities" (at least 40% of a disability) between the ages of 6 and 18 have the right to free education.
 ✅ Reservation: Reservation in higher education institutions increased from 3% to 5%.
  ✅ Reservation in government jobs increased from 3% to 4%.
 ✅ Accessibility: A strict emphasis on making public buildings, transport, and websites accessible within a specific timeframe (aligned with the Accessible India Campaign).

3. Guardianship
The Act introduces a shift from "Plenary Guardianship" (where the guardian makes all decisions) to Limited Guardianship. This involves a system of joint decision-making between the guardian and the person with a disability based on mutual trust.
4. Special Courts and Penalties
 ๐Ÿ“Œ Special Courts are designated in each district to handle cases regarding the violation of rights of PwDs.
 ๐Ÿ“ŒPenalties include fines and imprisonment for atrocities against persons with disabilities or for fraudulently availing of benefits.

Institutional Framework
Significance for UPSC
 ✨ Human Rights Approach: It shifts the focus from a "medical/charity" model to a "rights-based" model, acknowledging that disability is an evolving concept.
 ✨ Social Integration: By mandating accessibility and higher reservations, it aims for the full and effective participation of PwDs in society.
 ✨ Inclusion: It specifically recognizes the vulnerability of women and children with disabilities.

Challenges in Implementation
 ⚜️ Infrastructure Gaps: Many public spaces remain inaccessible despite the legal mandate.
 ⚜️ Awareness: Low awareness among the beneficiaries about their legal rights and the 21 recognized categories.
 ⚜️ Funding: Budgetary allocations often fall short of the requirements needed to overhaul public infrastructure.

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