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Spark Minda Foundation impacts 20,000+ People with Disabilities (PwDs)
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 27: Spark Minda Foundation (SMF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the leading automotive components manufacturer, Spark Minda Group, organized a 7-day Mega Camp for People with Disabilities (PwDs) in Pune, Maharashtra from February 21st t
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Breaking Barriers: The Manipal Marathon 2024 Paves the Way for Inclusive S
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Manipal (Karnataka) [India], February 17: The Manipal Marathon 2024, a beacon of inclusivity, recently unfolded with a category dedicated to persons with disabilities, marking a significant stride towards a more inclusive society. In the aftermath of this empowering event, it becomes evident
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Agartala: Divya Kala Mela 2024 for Divyang artists concludes
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Divya Kala Mela 2024 in Agartala, a six-day-long event organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), concluded with the presence of Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu and the Minister of State for Soc
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Blaze at multi-storey building in Russia contained, no casualties
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Several buildings caught fire in the northern region of Moscow, as confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. Over 400 individuals, including three people with disabilities, were evacuated from the building.
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AIIMS signs MoU to empower patients with Rheumatological disabilities
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The MoU with DGE was signed on Thursday and is anticipated to bring a ray of hope to patients with disabilities arising due to rheumatological disorders by addressing various aspects of their challenges.
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Bacterial meningitis can cause neurological damage in children: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The results show that those diagnosed with bacterial meningitis consistently have a higher prevalence of neurological disabilities such as cognitive impairment, seizures, visual or hearing impairment, motor impairment, behavioral disorders, or structural damage to the head.
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Goa CM Pramod Sawant unveils India's First Inclusive Musical App- PURPLE R
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 15: UniRISE Research Foundation (URF) proudly announced the launch of Purple Riyaz, an inclusive music app, at a ceremony attended by the Honourable Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant. Developed in collaboration with the Office of the State Commissioner fo
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Centre introduces interactive employability skills course for Persons with
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) joined forces with Enable India to introduce a transformative 70-hour interactive Employability Skills course for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
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I&B Ministry invites comments on draft guidelines in films for persons
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has invited comments on the draft Guidelines of Accessibility Standards in the Public Exhibition of Feature Films in Cinema Theatres for persons with hearing and visual impairment.
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AYJNISHD(D), ISLIA host RCI-CRE seminar on 'Global Echoes-Advancing Sign L
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The inaugural session of the event that started on Saturday saw the esteemed presence of dignitaries, including the Social Welfare Minister of Goa, Subhash Phal Dessai, Goa State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Guruprasad Pawaskar, President of ISLIA, Monica Punjabi, General Secr
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Sumit Agarwal appointed as the SVEEP and PwD Icon for North 24 Parganas Di
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 30: The Office of the District Magistrate North 24 Parganas Barasat, the Government of West Bengal has announced the appointment of Sumit Agarwal as the new SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) and PwD (Persons with Disabili
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Lost Momentum: A Study of the Hurdles Faced by Persons with Disabilities i
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 30: In India's societal tapestry, the portrayal of disability is evolving, yet a myriad of hurdles persist, painting a complex picture of inclusion and disparity. Census data from 2011 unveiled a staggering count of 2.68 crore or 2.1% (56% males & 44% females)
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