Accurate national disability statistics are essential, says NGO

Sarthak, an NGO working to empower persons with disabilities, said accurate statistics would help ensure the overall well-being of the disabled population, and help monitor trends in the prevalence of disabilities

Socio-demographic data and functional status data of persons with disabilities (PwDs) is the need of hour, a disability rights organisation has said. Sarthak, an NGO working to empower persons with disabilities through various activities, has called for accurate national disability statistics to help identify the needs and the amount of institutional support required by PwDs. Most PwDs do not have access to quality healthcare, transport facilities, education and training and employment, the organisation has said.