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N.C.P.E.D.P. scans through many newspapers to bring you the latest news and information, to keep you updated about news from all parts of the world.

Government to notify welfare schemes for the disabled students by October
Welfare schemes for disabled students across the country are about to be provided by the Central government, nearly eight years after the passing of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act in 1995.
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Law fails to protect human rights of mentally challenged prisoner
Two decades ago, a man was arrested in a murder case and was shifted to a mental hospital without being produced in court. Ever since, there has been no mention of him and the case seems to have been forgotten.
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HC orders disability pension for Army man sacked in 1964
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the Government of India to grant disability pension to Sarwan Singh, who was removed from service on medical grounds in 1964, reports The Tribune.
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