Mains Answer Writing - 15 Jun, 2026

GS2

SOCIAL_ISSUES_AND_SCHEMES

15 marks

"Despite constitutional guarantees and statutory protections, disability welfare in India continues to suffer from fragmented implementation and inadequate social security coverage."
In this context, examine the need for a Uniform Nationwide Disability Pension System in India. Discuss the constitutional basis, socio-economic rationale, key challenges, and suggest measures for effective implementation.

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Tips for your answer

✅ 1. Shift the Narrative: "Charity" → "Rights-Based Approach"
Do not present disability pensions as welfare doles. Frame them as a constitutional and legal entitlement based on Article 21, Article 41, and the RPwD Act, 2016. This demonstrates a mature governance perspective.
✅ 2. Use the "3D Framework"
Structure your answer around:
Dignity → Right to live with dignity for PwDs.
Development → Inclusive growth, poverty reduction, SDGs.
Digital Governance → Aadhaar, DBT, portability, unified registry.
This makes the answer analytical rather than descriptive.
✅ 3. Balance Welfare with Fiscal Prudence
Do not only argue for higher pensions.

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