The notification from the Government of Tripura’s Factories & Boilers Organisation outlines the Equal Opportunity Policy for persons with disabilities (PwDs) under Section 21 of The Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.The key highlights:
Accessibility & Workplace Facilities
- Provision of wheelchairs, computers, special furniture as per needs.
- Wider doorways, ramps, grab bars, accessible toilets, and drinking water points to ensure ease of movement.
- Suitable seating arrangements for PwDs.
Job Opportunities for PwDs
- List of posts identified for PwDs (annexed in the document).
- Selection and promotion will follow the guidelines of the Department of Social Welfare and Social Education.
Employment Benefits for PwDs
- Preference in transfers and postings, along with residential accommodation allotment.
- Special Casual Leave (up to 15 days per year) for PwDs for medical treatments related to their disabilities.
- Child Care Leave (up to 2 years/730 days) for women employees with disabled children up to 22 years of age.
Redressal Mechanism
- Appointment of a Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO) to handle discrimination complaints and ensure corrective actions.
- Liaison Officer to oversee recruitment and workplace facilities for PwDs.
Identified Posts for PwDs
The annexure provides a list of posts available for PwDs, including:
Group C (Lower Division Clerk)
Group D (Peon, Night Guard) Each post is classified with functional categories (e.g., locomotor disability, blindness, deafness, autism) and the necessary physical requirements.
This policy aims to ensure inclusive employment practices within the Factories & Boilers Organisation, Labour Department, Government of Tripura.