Is India Spending Enough on Disability? A Former Finance Secretary Answers

A law can promise inclusion, but who funds it? From disability pensions to accessible public services, meaningful inclusion requires more than policy commitments—it requires adequate budgets and effective implementation.

In this interview, Radio Udaan’s Danish Mahajan speaks with Mr. Subhash Chandra Garg, former Finance Secretary of India and former World Bank Executive Director, about disability funding and policy priorities. The conversation explores:

• RPwD Act: Bridging the gap between legal commitments and implementation.
• Disability Budget: Why adequate public funding matters.
• Disability Pension: Building financial security and dignity.
• Purple Economy: How disability inclusion can contribute to economic growth.

Watch the Interview: Raise Disability Budget & Pension — Danish Mahajan Interviews Subhash Chandra Garg An important conversation on disability rights, public spending, and building a more inclusive India.