Why India must get disability counts right in the census

Why India must get disability counts right in the census

Ashraf EngineerAshraf EngineerHost

“Disability is a political issue,” asserts disability rights crusader Arman Ali in a special conversation with All Indians Matter. The 2011 census counted 2.68 crore disabled persons, which is more than the population of Australia.

However, activists believe this is a gross undercount. Why is being getting this count right crucial for social justice?

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