The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities yesterday hosted a one-day ‘Purple Fest’ at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
According to President Droupadi Murmu, a country’s or society’s reputation is determined by its sensitivity to the underprivileged. The President addressed the Purple Fest event at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening, stating that compassion, inclusivity, and peace are values of Indian culture and civilization.
The president stated that the Constitution’s preamble addresses social justice, equality of position, and individual dignity. President Murmu was pleased that the administration is working to empower and secure equal participation of Divyangjan through the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan. Today, the president attended the festival and observed Divyangjan’s cultural acts.
The inaugural session of the event was presided over by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar. The festival’s primary goal is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan
Dr. Virendra Kumar, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, told the media that the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, which went into effect in 2016, has helped to bring accessibility, confidence, and self-reliance into the lives of people with disabilities, as well as ensured their empowerment.
He noted that 65 thousand individuals registered for the Purple Fest this year, with roughly 25 thousand attending. The minister also attended an exhibition and sale of products made by people with impairments, where he talked with participants.
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