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CEC Rajiv Kumar reviews poll preparedness in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabh
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"There will be a few polling stations which will be run entirely by women. We will try to deploy female security personnel in those polling stations... Similarly, some polling stations will be established entirely by persons with disabilities. This will present an example for the society
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American India Foundation and GoI Celebrate the 'Purple Fest' - an Inclusi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 29: American India Foundation, catalyzing social and economic change in India for the past 23 years, co-sponsored the 'Purple Fest' at the official residence of the President of India - Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The illustrious event was organized by the Depa
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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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Goa CM Pramod Sawant unveils India's First Inclusive Musical App- PURPLE R
Updated : 2 years, 1 month 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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Chief Commissioner probes ill-treatment complaint against Ola Cabs, demand
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to an official press release from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, "The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities issued notice to Ola Cabs for ill-treatment meted out to a para shooter, Wing Commander Shantanu, by one of the drivers of the cab aggregator."
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Honoring Inclusivity Champions: 16 Change Makers Acknowledged at 24th NCPE
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9: India achieved noteworthy progress in advancing inclusivity in the job sector on Saturday by acknowledging the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities, especially for persons with disabilities. The 24th NCPE
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