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Data: How disabilities make life difficult for the affected -Vignesh Radhakrishnan

-The Hindu

A large share of disabled persons not only lose their jobs but have to spend more towards their livelihood

A large number of disabled Indians are not literate and also not a part of the labour force. A high proportion of them lost their jobs after the onset of disability, even as their expenses increased. The conclusions are based on the 76th National Sample Survey 2018.

Low literacy levels

An overwhelming share of disabled persons are not literate. Even among the literates, only a few go on to become graduates. The table lists the % share of disabled people across education levels. For instance, 49% of those with any type of disability are not literate.

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