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JNU visually impaired students' forum calls for demonstration against lath
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 20 (ANI): The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) visually impaired students' forum has called for a demonstration on Wednesday in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against alleged lathi charge by police on the students of the University and to demand justice for person
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Delhi HC seeks AIIMS's reply on plea seeking 'inclusive education' for per
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 19 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on a petition seeking inclusive education for people with disability and asked the institution about the steps taken to provide five per cent reservation.
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Cabinet approves MoUs with German agency in occupational diseases, vocatio
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 6 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval for MoUs between India and Germany for collaboration in occupational diseases, re-habilitation and vocational training of insured persons with disabilities.
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Disabled people exempted from Odd-Even scheme in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that persons with disabilities will be exempted from the odd-even vehicle rationing system which will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali.
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Odisha govt organises awareness walkathon for elderly
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Oct 1 (ANI): Odisha government on Tuesday conducted a walkathon to celebrate the International Day for Older Persons.
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Odisha: OSDMA to launch special cell for PwDs
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Odisha [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Considering the special needs and vulnerability of the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and mainstreaming their needs into disaster management, Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has decided to open a separate cell for them.
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Centre launches San-Sadhan Hackathon for Divyang accessible toilets
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 17 (ANI): With an aim to have functional, accessible and well-maintained toilets for the disabled, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under Swachh Bharat Mission, launched San-Sadhan Hackathon on Saturday.
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62 lakh PwDs registered through 'Accessible Elections' during 2019 polls:
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that a total of 62,63,701 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) were registered through 'Accessible Elections', an initiative taken by the poll conducting body to ensure the participation of PwDs.
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AIF and NCPEDP organized round table discussion on "Future Focused Skill D
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI/NewsVoir): Over 50 representatives from the corporate sector and skill development agencies participated in a round-table discussion organized by the American India Foundation (AIF) and National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP).
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LS polls: Over 35,000 wheelchairs, 52,000 magnifying glasses arranged for
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Over 35,000 wheelchairs, 52,000 magnifying glasses, and 2213 sign language interpreters have been arranged in Karnataka for voters belonging to the persons with disabilities (PwD) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
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Building an inclusive organisation should be a priority for all corporates
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI-BusinessWireIndia): To commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Aster DM Healthcare organized an event called "Common Ground" for the differently abled employed with the company across India and GCC.
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SRK donates wheelchairs to para-athletes
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 04 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has donated 50 wheelchairs to para-athletes on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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