Section description:
- Subject to the provisions of this Act, the function of the State Co-ordination Committee shall be to serve as the state focal point on disability matters and facilitate the continuous evolution of a comprehensive policy towards solving the problems faced by persons with disabilities.
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In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing function the State Coordination Committee may, within the State perform all or any of the following functions, namely:-
- (a) review and coordinate the activities of all the Departments of Government and other Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations which are dealing with matters relating to persons with disabilities.,
- (b) develop a State policy to address issues faced by persons with disabilities;
- (c) advise the State Government on the formulation of policies, Programmes, legislation and projects with respect to disability;
- review, in consultation with the donor agencies, their funding from the perspective of their impact on persons with disabilities;
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take such other steps to ensure barrier-free environment in public places, work places, public utilities, schools and other institutions;
Provided that while nominating persons under this clause, the State Government shall nominate at least one woman and one person belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes; - monitor and evaluate the impact of policies and programmes designed for achieving equality and full participation of persons with disabilities;
- to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the State Government.
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