Library Services for Divyangjan in the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons With Intellectual Disabilities. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yadav, Ashwani; Arora, Mega
• Is Part Of: International information & library review. Volume 51:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 70
• Page End: 74
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Disabilities -- divyang -- India -- NIEPID (formerly NIMH); Information science -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; 020.5
• DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2019.1568782
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-2317

Abstract

Abstract: Disability is an increasing issue as never before. It is not just a health issue, it is a complex social phenomenon that separates a person from society. India, a country which is known for its multicultural diversity, leads as a top country in various assets. India is proactive in the disability sector ever since the subject of 'disability' was pointed out in the State List in the Seventh Schedule of Constitution. The Constitution of India mentions the word 'citizen' to cover all persons who legally belong to India. This article presents the library services provided by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (formerly National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped) for divyang users.