Question: Who has been appointed as the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)?
(a) Archana Sharma
(b) Dr. Kamlesh Kumar Pandey
(c) Dr. Arun Sharma
(d) Seeraj Hussain
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- Kamlesh Kumar Pandey has been appointed as the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) on 28thJanuary, 2016 by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
- He has been appointed for a period of three years.
- Pandey was associated with Saksham, an NGO working in the field of disability.
- The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) is appointed by the Central Governmentfrom persons having special knowledge or practical experience in matters relating to rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.
- The CCPD coordinates the work of the State Governments’ Commissioners to monitor the utilization of funds disbursed by the Central Government; to take steps to safeguard the rights and facilities made available to persons with disabilities; and to submit reports to the Central Government on the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
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