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#Pacta's report on the state of #UDIDImplementation in #Maharashtra reveals a significant concern: the state does not have an updated population-level database on persons with disabilities. Without this critical data, how can we accurately track progress or ensure that policies are effectively implemented to support those in need? Read the full report to dive deeper into the issue and its implications. 🔗 Read the full Telangana report here: https://lnkd.in/gwV45EsK 🔗 Read the full Karnataka Report here: https://lnkd.in/gFq3eu4n Stay tuned for our upcoming reports on data from #MadhyaPradesh and #UttarPradesh. This research is a collaboration with the Nayi Disha team and Prachi Deo. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Ummeed Child Development Center and Jai Vakeel Foundation and Research Centre for their invaluable support in providing qualitative insights. Additionally, we greatly appreciate the contributions of all the NGOs involved, whose collaboration played a key role in making the UDID project succesful in select regions of #Maharashtra. EnAble India #DisabilityDataGaps #DisabilityData #PolicyImplementation #MinistryOfSocialJusticeAndEmpowerment #GOI #ChiefCommissionerForPersonsWithDisabilities

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) recently released its “Disability and Development Report 2024: Accelerating the Realization of the Sustainable Development Goals by, for, and with Persons with Disabilities” on November 20, 2024. Want to dive deeper into these key insights, along with the latest updates on disability law and policy? Check out the 8th edition of Pacta’s #DisabilityBulletin to explore the recent developments that are shaping the future of disability inclusion. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gcr3Ahda If you'd like to receive these updates in your inbox, don’t forget to subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gQ9F2Jbv #DisabilityRights #DisabilityPolicy #RPWD #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityDataGaps #DisabilityData #Pacta

Very happy to see our research study and survey on how the DPDP Act is incompatible with principles of legal capacity for persons with disabilities quoted in the Hindu. https://lnkd.in/gWgFh8SW You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gWeaa83H Pacta Geetanjali Bisht Krithika Sambasivan Anagha Sasidharan Saksham Nirmita Narasimhan Abhishek Jain Sunil Abraham Nipun Malhotra Nipman Foundation Aparajita Bharti Rakesh Maheshwari Abhinay Lakshman

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📰 As we move through 2025, we’re proud to share our Annual Report, reflecting the progress and milestones achieved in the past year. This would not have been possible without the continued support of our incredible community. Thank you for being a part of our journey! Take a look at the highlights of 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/gSV8axxG #AnnualReport #2024Highlights #Gratitude #LookingAhead

Pacta is honored to be mentioned in Kamya Pandey's insightful article on MediaNama, titled “How India’s Data Protection Law Infantilises Persons with Disabilities” The article critiques the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, which require guardianship consent for processing data of persons with disabilities. Key points from the article include: 🔹 Conflicting Laws: The article highlights conflicts between the RPwD Act, which supports supported decision-making, and the National Trust Act, which grants more control to guardians. 🔹 Lack of Accessibility: It points out the lack of accessibility in the regulations, calling for more inclusive platforms that respect the rights and autonomy of persons with disabilities. 🔗 Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d3vbbi4S The Quantum Hub Nipun Malhotra Youth Ki Awaaz Varun Duggirala Anshul Tewari Varun Mehta Sreenidhi Srinivasan Ujval Mohan Nivedita Krishna Uthara GaneshTamoghna Goswami G.V. Anand Bhushan Sidharth Deb merry barua Damini Ghosh Nidhi Goyal @Siddharth Pillai #DisabilityInclusion #DataProtection #DigitalRights #PwD #InclusiveTech #Accessibility

The 8th Edition of Pacta's #DisabilityBulletin (November & December 2024) carrying Disability Law and Policy Updates from India is out! 🏁 🏁 Policy Developments 1. Introduction of the NALSA (Child-Friendly Legal Services for Children) Scheme 2. The RBI issues New Guidelines to Facilitate Access of Digital Payment Systems for Persons with Disabilities 3. Delhi Government Plans Lifelong Aid for Acid Attack Survivors and Subsidized Transportation for Children with Disabilities in Schools  4. Empowering Persons with Disabilities: The PM-DAKSH-DEPwD Portal for Skilling and Employment 5. Some Key India-Specific Insights from the UNDESA: Disability and Development Report 2024 🏁 🏁 Legal Developments 1. Supreme Court judgement (Rajive Raturi vs. UOI) 2. Supreme Court Overturns Disability Barrier for MBBS Admissions in Omkar Ramchandra Gond v. Union of India, 2024 3. Chief Commissioner of Persons with disabilities Post Vacant Since 2019; Efforts to Fill Role Fail Again If you'd like to receive these updates in your inbox, don't forget to subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gQ9F2Jbv If you'd like to support us bringing this to you, please do drop a line. #DisabilityRights #DisabilityPolicy #RPWD #DisabilityInclusion Brought to you by Lathangi Giridhar and Krithika Sambasivan

Understanding the Impact of DPDP Rules on Educational Institutions 📚 (Part II of a 3-Part Series) What is the impact of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules on educational institutions? Find out in Part II of our deep dive on Pulse by Pacta. 📖 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/gvjrsabm 🔔 Stay informed with key legal updates! Subscribe to Pulse by Pacta here: https://lnkd.in/gFDefuEp Brought to you by Nandini CN

Pacta is hiring a Legal Transactions specialist. If you are a lawyer who wants to apply your legal drafting and compliance strengths to for-purpose organisations, please check the job description and follow the guidance.

📣 We Are #Hiring: Disability Research Lead If you are passionate about driving social change and impact in the disability vertical through rigorous research and policy analysis, join #Pacta (a boutique #law firm and #policy think tank), based in Bengaluru.  Interested? Download the attached #JD (job description) for full details on the role and how to apply!  🗓 Starting: April 1, 2025  📍Location: Bengaluru, in-person role  ➡ Application Form: https://lnkd.in/gnU93Crs #JobOpening #Disability #Research #Lead #JoinOurTeam #RecruitmentsByPacta