India Steps Up Drive for an Inclusive, Accessible Future for Persons with Disabilities

December 2, 2025 2:47 PM

India Steps Up Drive for an Inclusive, Accessible Future for Persons with Disabilities

The world will observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 and India is preparing to spotlight this year’s UN theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. With more than 2.68 crore PwDs identified in Census 2011, the government ensures that no one is deprived on account of their disability, and creates pathways to opportunity and active societal involvement for every individual. At the forefront of this push is the government...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: A call for a more inclusive and sustainable future

December 3, 2024 4:02 PM

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: A call for a more inclusive and sustainable future

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), observed annually on December 3, serves as a global reminder of the importance of fostering inclusivity and recognizing the invaluable contributions of persons with disabilities (PwDs). The theme for this year, "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future," calls on the world to take further steps towards ensuring that PwDs are given equal opportunities to lead and contribute to societal...