Himachal Pradesh University to provide 5% reservation to 'Divyang' students

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is all set to provide 5% reservation to Divyang (differently-abled) students.

While the report comes after Umang Foundation filed a Public Interest Litigation in High Court, the PIL reveals the University's denial of admission to differently abled students.
 
However, the Disability Rights Act 2016, enacted across the country on April 19 this year, says that every government educational institute and government-aided institute should reserve 5% seats for differently abled students. 

Highlights

HPU has emerged as North India's first varsity to offer 5% reservation to 'Divyang' students.
The decision comes after Umang Foundation filed a Public Interest Litigation in High Court.