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TN Assembly to urge Centre to retain Mahatma Gandhi name for rural employm
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the resolution, the "Right to Work" of rural people must be upheld, and funds should be allocated on a continuous basis according to actual employment demand and state-wise performance of the scheme. It also emphasises the protection of livelihoods and social security for wom
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Afghan persons with disabilities seek increased aid on International Disab
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was designated by the United Nations in 1992 to raise awareness about disability issues and to promote the dignity, rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society.
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Himachal Pradesh govt strengthens social security support; over 8.42 lakh
Updated : 2 months ago IST
One of the major reforms introduced by the government has been the removal of the income ceiling and the requirement of Gram Sabha approval for widowed, deserted and single women, as well as for persons with 40 to 69 per cent disability seeking social security pensions. The move has signi
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CM Dhami assesses on-ground implementation of "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister also visited the stalls set up by various departments at the camp and assessed on-site arrangements to ensure that villagers benefit from the government's public welfare schemes and services. During the programme, assistive devices were distributed to 102 persons with d
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Creating an Inclusive Tomorrow: Kolkata Observes International Day for Per
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 23: Nabajatak Child Development Centre, in association with ANVolife Foundation, SkilledIQ Educational Trust, and the Rotary Club of Kolkata Benevolence, successfully organised the International Day for Persons with Disabilities - 2025. The event broug
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CBM India Extends Relief Support to 2,000 Disaster-Affected Families in Pu
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 18: Building on its long-standing commitment to inclusive humanitarian action, CBM India has extended critical relief and recovery support to 2,000 families affected by the recent floods, landslides, and cloudburst in the Chamoli district (Uttarakhand
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World T20 Champion Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team Meets Dr Payal Kanodi
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 17: In a moment of pride and inspiration, the World T20 Champion Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team visited M3M Foundation following their historic triumph at the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025. The team met Dr Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Tr
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APD Leads Large-Scale Accessibility Audit Drive on IDPD 2025
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 4: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025, the Association of People with Disability (APD) mobilised one of India's largest community-led accessibility assessments, a coordinated effort across 33 districts in five states, inc
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Prateek Madhav Honoured with National Award for Individual Excellence by D
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 3: AssisTech Foundation (ATF), India's first ecosystem enabler for Assistive Technology (AT), is proud to announce that Prateek Madhav, Co-Founder and CEO at ATF, has been conferred the prestigious National Award for the empowerment of persons with dis
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PM Modi reaffirms support for divyang citizens on International Day of Per
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to ensuring dignity, opportunities, and accessibility for Divyang citizens on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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SC directs Samay Raina, other comedians to host shows featuring persons wi
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed comedian Samay Raina and four other comedians to invite specially-abled persons with success stories to shows held on their platforms to raise funds for timely and effective treatment for persons with disab
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National Abilympics 2025 Concludes with 8 Gold, 10 Silver & 8 Bronze Medal
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 22: The National Abilympics 2025 concluded today at the Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI), New Delhi, marking a powerful celebration of vocational excellence, inclusion, and resilience. Organized by Sarthak Educational Trust in collaboration with the Nation
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