The court for specially abled persons has issued a notice to the states rural development and department directing it to formulate a plan for finalising a fixed number of PwDs (persons with disabilities) to be recruited for MGNREGA work in the state annually.
InRajasthan, the State Government has already increased the number of days of work for PwDs under the scheme by 100 days. Giving a reminder to the department, the court directed it to take action in the matter as per rules and inform the court about the same.
It is well known that the community is reeling under the problems of Unemployment, illiteracy and financial weakness. There are limited opportunities in government jobs and they do not get jobs easily even in the private sector.