• Dr.P.KUMARAN

Abstract In international legal environment, the human rights are natural, basic and inherent rights. These rights are guaranteed to every individual of the society. The disabled persons are covered under the purview of the human rights protective zone. The inclusion of disabled students in higher education is a fundamental aspect of fostering an equitable and inclusive society. This scholarly article examines the legal frameworks and challenges associated with implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD Act) in India, while also considering international standards such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Despite the robust legal framework provided by theRPWD Act, significant challenges remain in its implementation. Structural barriers, such as inadequate physical infrastructure and a lack of trained educators, impede the full participationofdisabledstudentsinhighereducation.Thearticlecriticallyanalyzeslandmark judgements from the Indian judiciary, including Javed Abidi v. Union of India (1999) and Vikash Kumar v. Union Public Service Commission (2021), which underscore the judiciary's role in enforcing accessibility and reasonable accommodation. By comparing these international frameworks with India's RPWD Act, the article identifies best practices and strategies that can be adopted to improve the implementation of inclusive education policies in India. The article calls for a focused approach to integrating digital tools into the educational ecosystem effectively. Finally, the article provides policy recommendations to strengthen the implementation of the RPWD Act and enhance the inclusion of disabled students in higher education. These recommendations include increasing funding for accessibility initiatives, enhancing training programs for educators, and establishing robust monitoring and accountability mechanisms.

human rights .Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).RPWD Act

"IMPLEMENTINGTHELEGALIMPERATIVESOFTHEPWDACTANDENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY: TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACHES TO THE INCLUSION OF DISABLED STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no.g902-g908, July-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407699.pdf

"IMPLEMENTINGTHELEGALIMPERATIVESOFTHEPWDACTANDENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY: TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACHES TO THE INCLUSION OF DISABLED STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no. ppg902-g908, July-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407699.pdf