After the success of the ‘International Purple Fest, 2024’ at Goa from 8-13 January, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is organising this fun-filled day event.
President Murmu (Photo: Twitter/@rashtrapatibhvn)
President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate ‘Purple Fest’ at Amrit Udyaan in the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday.
After the success of the ‘International Purple Fest, 2024’ at Goa from 8-13 January, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is organising this fun-filled day event.
More than 10,000 Divyangjans, accompanied by their escorts, will also converge at this majestic venue. Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities is the nodal agency for this festival.
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The ‘Purple Fest’ will have fully inclusive and interactive stalls of organisations working in the field of accessibility, inclusion and disability rights. The key activities at ‘Purple Fest’ will be Amrit Udyaan visit, Know your disabilities, Purple Cafe, Purple Kaleidoscope, Purple Live Experience Zone and Purple Sports among others.
Beyond the festivities, visitors are also invited to embark on a journey of discovery through the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, enriching their minds while embracing the ethos of inclusivity.
This fest is a platform for everyone to showcase their ideas and insights for curating a more inclusive and accessible society. The festival aims at raising awareness about different disabilities and their impact on people’s lives and also challenges the misconceptions, prejudices, stigma and stereotypes revolving around disabilities and promotes understanding, acceptance and inclusion of persons with disabilities within society.
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