Uttar Pradesh
Labour CodeDraft notification of the Uttar Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026
Uttar Pradesh published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-uttar-pradesh-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-third-amendment-rules-2026) on 2026-05-13, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to strengthen the rights and protections afforded to persons with disabilities in the state of Uttar Pradesh, promoting inclusivity and equality in the labour market.
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| Gazette ID | uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-uttar-pradesh-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-third-amendment-rules-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Uttar Pradesh must review and prepare to comply with the proposed amendments to the rules, which may include updating their policies and procedures to ensure equal opportunities and accessibility for persons with disabilities. They should also be prepared to provide feedback on the draft notification during the consultation period.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- Uttar Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Uttar Pradesh must review and prepare to comply with the proposed amendments to the rules, which may include updating their policies and procedures to ensure equal opportunities and accessibility for persons with disabilities. They should also be prepared to provide feedback on the draft notification during the consultation period. |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to strengthen the rights and protections afforded to persons with disabilities in the state of Uttar Pradesh, promoting inclusivity and equality in the labour market.
Summary
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a draft notification for the Uttar Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026, aiming to amend existing rules for the rights of persons with disabilities in the state. This amendment is expected to bring about changes in the labour laws and regulations applicable to persons with disabilities in Uttar Pradesh.