Overview

• The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs issued an Office Memorandum mandating a 4% reservation in central government housing for persons with disabilities.
• The reservation applies to housing under the General Pool Residential Accommodation category for eligible central government employees with benchmark disabilities.
• This initiative aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and builds on the Accessible India Campaign launched in 2015.
• The policy was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and aims to promote equity, dignity, and accessibility in public services.
• The Directorate of Estates will prioritize allotment based on the Unique Disability ID verification system to ensure fair access.