CHENNAI: The Railway Boardhas decided to replace the words 'blind,' 'deaf and dumb' and 'physically challenged' from concession forms with new words to describe the nature of disability. This was indicated in a policy circular dated January 12, which was released recently.
The word 'blind' will now be replaced by 'person with visual impairment with total absence of sight.'
'Deaf and dumb' will be replaced with 'Person with hearing and speech impairment totally (both afflictions together in the same person).
'Physically challenged' will be replaced with 'Persons with disabilities (divyang)'.
This will be implemented with effect from February 1, 2018. Zonal railways have been directed to print the revised pro forma and make it available at all locations/stations to avoid inconvenience.
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