Serious disability in financial inclusion drive

Abstract

Banking services should be accessible, in terms of design and technology, for the nearly three crore special needs population. Three years ago, from ramparts of the Red Fort Prime Minister Modi had spoken about financial inclusion which has since then successfully made a paradigm shift in banking penetration. Now, after opening new banking accounts for most households, we must move to the next stage where benefits should reach the silent majority of those individuals with disability.

India, a signatory of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in effect from May 2008, has an obligation to comply to the convention which promotes, defends and reinforces human rights of the disabled.

As the 10th year of compliance to one of the most comprehensive human right treaty of the 21st century approaches, India needs to take a look at its efforts for the disabled. Read more at: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/serious-disability-in-financial-inclusion-drive/article9814248.ece