Goa Govt.
Circular on Banning Use of Expressions Handicapped and Differently Abled by Government of Goa
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 23 Oct 2026
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• The Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, has issued a circular prohibiting the use of terms like "Handicapped" and "Differently Abled" in official correspondence, reports, and documents.
• These terms are considered to violate the dignity of persons with disabilities.
• Authorities are instructed to use specific, respectful descriptions such as "Persons with Disabilities" or specific disability types.
• These terms are considered to violate the dignity of persons with disabilities.
• Authorities are instructed to use specific, respectful descriptions such as "Persons with Disabilities" or specific disability types.
purpose of issuance
To ban the use of the expressions 'Handicapped' and 'Differently Abled' in official communications and documents to uphold the dignity of persons with disabilities.
Most Important Details
All Heads of Government Departments, Autonomous bodies, Municipalities, Panchayats, Commissions, and Aided/Non-Aided Educational Institutions are strictly directed to refrain from using these terms and to use appropriate terminology instead.
is it guidelines or office order
Circular
purpose of issue
To promote inclusive and respectful language in official government correspondence.
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Regards, Circular Express
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Goa Govt.
Circular on Banning Use of Expressions Handicapped and Differently Abled by Government of Goa
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 23 Oct 2026
👁 9 views
• The Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, has issued a circular prohibiting the use of terms like "Handicapped" and "Differently Abled" in official correspondence, reports, and documents.
• These terms are considered to violate the dignity of persons with disabilities.
• Authorities are instructed to use specific, respectful descriptions such as "Persons with Disabilities" or specific disability types.
• These terms are considered to violate the dignity of persons with disabilities.
• Authorities are instructed to use specific, respectful descriptions such as "Persons with Disabilities" or specific disability types.
purpose of issuance
To ban the use of the expressions 'Handicapped' and 'Differently Abled' in official communications and documents to uphold the dignity of persons with disabilities.
Most Important Details
All Heads of Government Departments, Autonomous bodies, Municipalities, Panchayats, Commissions, and Aided/Non-Aided Educational Institutions are strictly directed to refrain from using these terms and to use appropriate terminology instead.
is it guidelines or office order
Circular
purpose of issue
To promote inclusive and respectful language in official government correspondence.
🔒 Document — view only
Regards, Circular Express
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