The Supreme Court of India has directed the central government to conduct a survey on disability rights, stating that the government should take steps to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to equal opportunities. Background: The petitioners, a group of disability rights activists, had sought directions from the court to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to equal opportunities. Parties: The central government had argued that it was taking steps to implement the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. Legal issues: The court considered whether the government was taking sufficient steps to implement the Act. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the government should conduct a survey to identify the gaps in the implementation of the Act, and take steps to address them. Significance: The judgment is significant as it highlights the need for the government to take steps to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to equal opportunities, and is likely to have far-reaching implications for disability rights in the country.