Mauritius seeks India's help

Mauritius has sought India's help in implementing reservation for persons with disabilities in the government sector in the island nation.
Currently, there is only 2 per cent reservation for persons with disabilities in the private sector in Mauritius.
Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reforms Institutions of the Republic of Mauritius, Fazila Jeewa Daureeawoo met the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E), Krishan Pal Gurjar.
"The Minister from the Republic of Mauritius informed the Minister of State for SJ&E that at present there is only 2 per cent reservation for persons with disabilities and this reservation is only there in the private sector. The Mauritius government is keen to extend the reservation in the government sector as well," said a statement issued by the Ministry.

The Minister also held a detailed discussion on the new Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill that has been introduced in the Parliament.
"She mentioned that there is no such exclusive law in Mauritius dealing exclusively with persons with disabilities and said that they now intend to bring such a law dealing exclusively with the rights of the persons with disabilities and sought the help of the Indian Government in bringing about such a law in Mauritius.
"The meeting concluded with both sides reiterating their intentions to benefit each other in matter of programmes and policies based on the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)," the statement said.

The Minister has requested the government to provide her with the list of the high-end aids and appliances that are being provided by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to such people.