4% reservation in allotment of Central Government housing for persons with disabilities
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on 22 May 2025 that 4% of Central Government residential accommodation allotments will be reserved for persons with disabilities, through an Office Memorandum of the Directorate of Estates.
Summary
Persons with disabilities will get 4% reservation in the allotment of Central Government residential accommodation, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on 22 May 2025. The Directorate of Estates issued an Office Memorandum for this in alignment with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. The Ministry linked the step to the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan.
Key facts
- Announced
- 22 May 2025
- Reservation
- 4% in allotment of Central Government housing
- Beneficiaries
- Persons with disabilities
- Issued by
- Directorate of Estates (Office Memorandum)
- Law
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What percentage of reservation in the allotment of Central Government housing was announced for persons with disabilities in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 4%
A 4% reservation in allotment of Central Government housing will be provided to persons with disabilities.
Consider the following statements about the reservation for persons with disabilities in Central Government housing (May 2025): 1. The Office Memorandum was issued by the Directorate of Estates. 2. It was issued in alignment with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.