Women with disabilities in India face deeply entrenched social stigma shaped by cultural misconceptions and patriarchal norms. Disability is often perceived as a curse, a moral failing, or a lifelong burden, reinforcing a dual marginalisation that limits their autonomy and participation in society. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images According to a 2025 study published in the International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, women with disabilities in India continue to face compounded forms of exclusion across gender, disability, socioeconomic status, and access to education and employment. Skill development programs, digital training initiatives, and inclusive employment models are beginning to shift the narrative, from survival to independence. However, the scale of inclusion remains deeply uneven. (Sign up for THEdge, The Hindu’s weekly education newsletter.). Published – April 23, 2026 09:33 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Pakistan should clamp down on terror groups like LeT, JeM: U.S. lawmaker Two Pakistanis to be China’s first foreign astronauts: reports