International Purple Fest: Three landmark initiatives launched to promote accessibility for persons with disabilities

October 12, 2025 4:13 PM

International Purple Fest: Three landmark initiatives launched to promote accessibility for persons with disabilities

On the second day of the International Purple Fest Goa 2025, three transformative initiatives were unveiled to strengthen accessibility in listening, reading, and writing for persons with disabilities, marking a step forward in inclusive education and skill development. The International Purple Fest Goa 2025, held from October 9 to 12, is a landmark global event promoting inclusion and accessibility. It was hosted by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and the Office of ...

Government signs MoU to boost inclusive education for PwDs

June 19, 2025 11:29 AM

Government signs MoU to boost inclusive education for PwDs

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to enhance inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). The event, held in New Delhi, was presided over by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan. The collaboration aims to establ...

Govt spends over Rs. 147 crore to skill 1.42 lakh persons with disabilities

December 10, 2024 7:03 PM

Govt spends over Rs. 147 crore to skill 1.42 lakh persons with disabilities

The union government has made significant strides in empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs) through skill development and other welfare measures. Under the National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP), launched in March 2015, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has trained 1.42 lakh PwDs at a cost of ₹147.78 crore. Out of these, 28,000 individuals have secured employment or ventured into self-employment. The scheme, implemented ...