Benchmark disability is a term used in India to describe a person with not less than 40% of a specified disability, as recognized under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act 2016. This percentage is used as a benchmark to determine the level of support and accommodations that are needed to help a person with a disability participate in daily activities, education, and employment. A person with benchmark disability is eligible for various benefits such as reservation in government jobs, education and other public places, financial assistance, scholarships, and many other benefits as per the RPWD act. The new Act recognizes 21 types of disabilities, including cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, low vision, hearing impairment, locomotor disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental illnesses. The term "benchmark disability" is used in official communications regarding persons with disabilities in India, and it is often used in job vacancy ads where certain seats are reserved for disabled people.