Leadership Vacuum at PwD Commission Exacerbates Challenges at Asha Kiran
New Delhi, India – The state-run Asha Kiran complex, integral to the care of mentally challenged individuals in the city, faces considerable management challenges, aggravated by the persistent vacancy of the chairperson position at the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Commission. This lapse in leadership coincides with ongoing inquiries into the alleged poor conditions and reported human rights violations at the facility. Established to safeguard and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, the PwD …